Respected journalist Lewis Cox has delivered troubling news about an injury to an “excellent” West Brom player, just before their upcoming match against Preston North End this weekend.
The Baggies have had a promising season, starting with high expectations of achieving promotion from the Championship back to the Premier League. While Carlos Corberan’s squad didn’t secure an automatic promotion spot, which might disappoint some fans, they’re now on track to earn a playoff spot.
West Brom hasn’t yet clinched a playoff spot, but on Saturday, they face a crucial final game of the season at home against Preston. Corberan’s team currently holds sixth place in the Championship, sitting two points ahead of Hull City. A win this weekend would guarantee their place in the playoffs, giving them a chance to play at Wembley later this month with hopes of securing promotion to the Premier League.
In fact, a draw should also be enough for the Baggies, given their superior goal difference, but a win for Hull at struggling Plymouth Argyle, coupled with defeat for West Brom, would seal a disastrous final day at the Hawthorns.
On X ahead of the upcoming game, journalist Lewis Cox revealed that Brandon Thomas-Asante may not play in West Brom’s match against Preston on Saturday because of a hamstring problem. Cox noted, “Thomas-Asante has been nursing hamstring discomfort, but there’s some optimism.”
In The Express & Star, journalist Lewis Cox shared West Brom manager Carlos Corberan’s remarks about Brandon Thomas-Asante’s condition. Corberan said, “Asante couldn’t start the week well. Before the previous game, he was still feeling something in his hamstring. Even with the minutes he played, he still felt discomfort. It’s not a muscle issue; it’s nerve-related, but he didn’t train on the first day of this week. Now, however, he’s training normally with the group.”