West Brom play their second home game of the week as they host promotion-chasing Southampton at The Hawthorn's in the EFL Championship.
The Baggies defeated Cardiff City 2-0 in midweek thanks to efforts from January signings Andi Weimann and Mikey Johnston. It was a result that helped keep the gap of those below them outside the play-offs to four points.
Southampton's incredible 25-game unbeaten run was ended at the hands of Bristol City. The Saints went 3-0 down and Adam Armstrong's penalty only acted as a consolation for the Hampshire side. As a result of the defeat, Southampton dropped out of the automatic promotion spots and trail league leaders Leicester City by 14-points.
Both clubs had players at the Africa Cup of Nations, and in fact both Joe Aribo and Semi Ajayi were representing Nigeria together. The Super Eagles lost to the Ivory Coast on Sunday, and neither player played in midweek, but there's a hope after the travelling to return to England that they can be involved.
Carlos Corebran and Russell Martin both have decisions to make over their AFCON stars, but some players have been ruled out already. Earlier this week, WBA were hit by the news that Daryl Dike had ruptured his Achilles for a second time, and that has ruled him out for the remainder of the season and probably the rest of the year.
A total of 13 players are either ruled out or doubts. Here's the latest injury and team news ahead of the clash which is being broadcast live on Sky Sports.
5. Matt Phillips (West Brom) - out
Expected to miss most of the campaign now after suffering a hamstring injury in December. He underwent surgery to address the issue and is out until April. Photo: Victor Fraile
6. Matt Phillips - out (continued)
“A player who is a more long-term injury but is progressing well is Matty Phillips,” Corberan said on February 3. “I don’t know when, but we expect he can be training with the group before we were thinking, so before the end of the season, if he follows his progress. “We don’t know, it is not good to plan. Long-term injuries...even if they are progressing well you cannot plan with them because it puts a level of pressure on them and the medical staff that they cannot commit (to), it’s impossible." | Getty Images
7. Kyle Bartley - out
Withdrawn at half-time in the 2-2 draw at Ipswich. Replaced by Nathaniel Chalobah. | Wolves via Getty Images
8. Kyle Bartley - out (continued)
Carlos Corberan said on February 10; "I cannot tell you how long it (Bartley) can take but right now if you lose two weeks, you lose four games. So even if the injury is two weeks we are talking about four games and a half, that’s the pity for injuries in these games.” | Getty Images