Jed Wallace has revealed how Carlos Corberan reacted during West Brom’s defeat to Blackburn Rovers.
West Brom’s new Championship campaign got off to a poor start on Saturday. The Baggies were beaten on the road by Blackburn. Two first half goals were enough for Rovers to secure all three points, despite a second half strike from Matty Phillips.
Poor defending was to blame for both of the goals that West Brom conceded, but it was clear that Carlos Corberan’s side were trying to play a progressive, passing style of play. Albion fans will be hoping to see it implemented to winning effect when Swansea City visit the Hawthorns on Saturday.
Corberan himself wasn’t able to share his thoughts with the press after the match against Blackburn, due to him being dismissed from the touchline during the game. New rules state that any club staff sent off whilst on the touchline will be unable to undertake post-match media duties.
Wallace wants to trust the process
However, new club captain Jed Wallace has shared what the manager told his players at half-time. As quoted by Birmingham Live, Wallace said, “to give a couple of sloppy goals away from our point of view is disappointing, but that is the way we want to play. If we want to play out from the back and build from the back, then that is going to happen – the manager stressed it at half time not to worry about individual errors.”
Corberan’s playing philosophy has the potential to work for West Brom this season. However, teething issues are to be expected, and the players, fans, and club hierarchy need to keep faith in what they are trying to achieve. However, if the defensive lapses continue and West Brom aren’t able to get points on the board soon then the pressure will quickly mount.
Corberan is clearly willing to take some risks, and even make some sacrifices, to ensure that this plan is given the time it needs to come to fruition.