West Bromwich Albion take on Leicester City tomorrow at the Hawthorns in a game that is a must win for Bryan Robson, anything less will result in mass despondency from the restless Albion Faithful.
Vital Quotes:
West Bromwich Albion Team News:
Pascal Zuberbuhler will be in goal and out to avenge his Stadium of Light horror show. Luke Steele will be on the bench.
In Defence, Paul Mcshane will play alongside Chris Perry in place of the injured Curtis Davies.
Nigel Quashie is reported to be fit after recovering from a knock he picked up playing for Scotland so will take his place in Midfield alongside Ronnie Wallwork who is set to return in place of Richard Chaplow who failed to impress at Sunderland.
Up front Kevin Phillips is ready to make his Hawthorns bow in partnership with Big John Hartson. Nathan Ellington is likely to be on the bench after failing to complete 90 minutes this season while rookie Stuart Nicholson is pushing for a place after continuing his hot streak in the reserves.
On the bench there will be a return to first team duty for Jason Koumas in what will be his first competitive game in an Albion shirt for over 18 months.
Likely Line Up:
Zuberbuhler, Watson, Perry, McShane, Robinson, Gera, Wallwork, Quashie, Greening, Hartson, Phillips.
Subs: Steele (GK), Ellington, Carter, Koumas, Albrechtsen
Player to watch: Jason Koumas
Although the recently returned Midfielder will only be on the bench all eyes will be on Koumas. Fans want to see him eager, determined and fit – this is the only way he can win over the Hawthorns faithful.
Until Koumas shows what he all knows we can do he is likely to receive a frosty reception.
Leicester City Team News:
Leicester have no new injury problems reported and should play the same team that beat Southend United 1-0 at home 2 weeks ago:
Henderson, Kenton, McCarthy, Kisnorbo, Johansson, Low, Hughes, Johnson, Tiatto, Fryatt, O’Grady.
Subs: Logan, Williams, Stearman, Porter, Hume.
Player to watch: Andy Johnson
Albion fans guarantee a fantastic reception for Leicester Midfielder, Andy Johnson, who is making his first trip back to the Hawthorns following his free transfer to the Walkers Stadium in the summer.
Johnson, who was signed by Gary Megson from Nottingham Forest for a fee of £200,000 in 2001, is an all action box to box Midfielder who always gives 110%.
Albion fans all around the Hawthorns will no doubt welcome AJ back with a standing ovation as he was instrumental in the transformation of our club.
‘There`s Only One AJ’
Form Guide
Albion (Last 5 at home): L D L (Prem) W W (CCC)
Leicester (Last 5 away): L D L L D