How we rated West Brom's 10 new summer signings so far - part two
Albion were busy during the summer with 10 new signings - and we’ve given them a mark for the impression they have made so far this term.
We handed out early term report cards to Albion’s 10 new summer signings after eight games in this Championship season.
Each mark will be reflective of performances on the field regardless of how many appearances made. Players are listed in order of signing date. See part two below featuring the final five summer recruits. Part one is available here.
Felix Horn Myhre
Albion need more from the Norway international who checked into The Hawthorns to much fanfare after his £2.5million transfer from SK Brann.
The 27-year-old arrived with a tag of an eye for goal and creativity but has struggled in those departments so far. He has at times operated the ‘No.10’ role in support of a striker and lacked the influence required. Horn Myhre has one goal so far, on his debut in the EFL Cup at Rotherham, and an assist in the recent QPR draw.
It is still to be determined which role suits him best. But head coach James Morrison - the big driver behind his capture - is a fan of the Norwegian and appreciates his football intelligence and his pressing ability. Morrison has said Horn Myhre often leads the running stats. But more is needed.
D+
Rabby Nzingoula
There is a lot of excitement about the 20-year-old Frenchman who arrived at Albion almost like a bolt from the blue as the Baggies beat Swansea to his signature, with technical director Dominic Price key.
Nzingoula, a midfielder who appears capable of playing centrally and on the right, has shown extremely bright glimpses with three starts and six further sub cameos in all competitions.
The French youth international is not the finished article yet, clearly, but he looks like a top prospect for the future with bright footwork and pace otherwise lacking in the squad. He lacks positional and tactical awareness so far, and that will hopefully come in time.
C+
Kareem Tunde
Much more needed. The 21-year-old has so far struggled to get up and running in Albion colours but is making the switch to a new culture, language and league.
Tunde only broke into senior football at Levante last season, but his £2.5m addition was supposed to bring pace and attacking flair to Albion’s wings.
The Spaniard lasted just 45 minutes and was clearly off the pace in his first start against Charlton, which came in the wake of a bright debut cameo at Middlesbrough. Substitute appearances since have underwhelmed.
D-
Toby Collyer
Just 75 minutes or so of action since his permanent return to the club. The bulk of those, in a start against QPR, were impressive despite an error for the R’s goal.
Collyer was pursued by Morrison because of the head coach’s belief in the former Manchester United man. The midfielder, 22, has shown signs he can deliver both with and without the ball, but can he stay fit? The expectation is he will be a regular in the side before long.
B-
Brayann Pereira
Less said about the red card 34 minutes into his debut at Derby the better. Pereira, 23, should see a big opportunity ahead with the knee injury to compatriot Nolan Galves.
Hopefully the combative right-back’s dismissal can be filed under an excitable rush of blood to the head.
Pereira has played in a good standard of football as recently as August and should be ready to make his mark. It also allows Callum Styles to return to left-back.