West Brom could have a key player back in their ranks for the upcoming Championship clash vs Stoke City.
West Brom continue to cement their place in the Championship‘s top six.
Carlos Corberan watched on as his side came from two goals behind to draw with Watford on Easter Monday, following a 1-1 draw away at Millwall on the Friday.
The Baggies have now lost just one of their last 12 and are unbeaten in eight as they enjoy an upturn in form following the arrival of Shilen Patel as owner.
And for the Championship clash away at Stoke City on Saturday, Corberan could have a key player back in his ranks.
West Brom injuries
Once again, Corberan and West Brom have had their share of injuries to contend with.
But, once again, the Baggies continue to defy the odds and surge up the Championship standings.
Josh Maja is currently sidelined but closing in on a return to action whilst Daryl Dike is carrying yet another long-term injury.
Centre-back Cedric Kipre is also sidelined right now, after the 27-year-old was forced off early in the game against Millwall with a shoulder injury.
Speaking to Birmingham Live, though, Corberan has revealed that Kipre could be back in action against Stoke City this weekend.
Corberan said:
“On Sunday he tried to train with the medical department and he couldn’t. Still there is soreness. We expect that, with the passing of the next 48 hours, I think he needs to be ready to train with the team. Hopefully he is ready and is available [for Saturday] but always it’s important to have our full squad ready for my selection.”
Cedric Kipre’s West Brom future
Corberan is quite lucky to have a quality centre-back in Semi Ajayi to call upon in the absence of Kipre.
And in Kyle Bartley there’s an ever-present at the back who’s shone this season.
So Kipre’s absence for the Watford game wasn’t a huge blow to the Baggies, though the scoreline might suggest otherwise.
Having him back for Stoke is a huge plus and having him back for the run-in is likewise.
Corberan will need all his key players fit and firing for the run-in, so don’t expect Kipre to be rushed back, especially with Ajayi a worthy replacement.
For Kipre, playing a key role in the run-in will be key for him given his future.
Kipre is currently out of contract at The Hawthorns this summer and given his impressive campaign so far, there could be a lot of interest in him; especially if the Baggies don’t earn promotion.
Right now though, the focus at West Brom will be on Stoke City and further cementing their place in the play-offs.