West Brom boss Steve Bruce has some huge decisions to make ahead of Tuesday evening’s Championship clash with Middlesbrough.
The veteran manager was livid following his side’s performance in the 2-0 defeat to Luton Town on Saturday, slamming it as ‘unacceptable.’
It may well have been the first time Bruce realised just how big of a task he has ahead of him in terms of getting this squad back to the Premier League.
A number of the experienced pros once again let him down at Kennilworth Road, just as they did under former manager Valerien Ismael.
One thing is for sure though, after the post-match comments of Bruce, it’s not something that he is simply going to let slide.
A number of changes are expected for the trip to the Riverside Stadium. Jake Livermore will serve the third of his four match ban whilst Daryl Dike remains a long-term injury absentee.
Away from that, the former Newcastle United boss will have a near full squad to choose from.
Here’s the team we think he will go with for Tuesday’s huge must-win game.
It may well have been the first time Bruce realised just how big of a task he has ahead of him in terms of getting this squad back to the Premier League.
5. LB - Conor Townsend
By no means has he had his best season but is the best of the options at left-back.
6. CDM - Taylor Gardner-Hickman
A versatile youngster that could have easily taken the right-back spot also but the team have been desperately poor in the middle of the park. He can make a difference there.
7. CDM - Jayson Molumby
Can take up the role alongside TGH and provide a bit more experience.
8. RM - Rayhaan Tulloch
The youngster deserves his chance. The team haven’t scored for five games - he can’t do any worse than that. Photo: James Williamson - AMA