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‘About time’ - Four changes as two new signings start - West Brom predicted XI v Bristol City - gallery

Jordan Jones
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WATFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 20: Carlos Corberan, Manager of West Bromwich Albion, reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Watford and West Bromwich Albion at Vicarage Road on February 20, 2023 in Watford, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
WATFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 20: Carlos Corberan, Manager of West Bromwich Albion, reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Watford and West Bromwich Albion at Vicarage Road on February 20, 2023 in Watford, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

West Brom return to Championship action with a trip to Ashton Gate to face Bristol City on Saturday (3.00 pm).

The Baggies are hoping to return to winning ways after suffering a 2-1 defeat at home to early strugglers Huddersfield Town, and Carlos Corberan will want to put things right.

The international break has allowed players not called up for duty to work closely with the manager, whilst there are likely to be changes given the manner of defeat in their last match.

Put in a string of good performances this season and currently has the number one spot. (Photo: George Wood/Getty Images))
Put in a string of good performances this season and currently has the number one spot. (Photo: George Wood/Getty Images))

Nigel Pearson’s Bristol City usually set up in a 4-3-3, so there might be something similar to come from Corberan this weekend.

This season we've seen the Spainiard favour a back three, but against his former club Huddersfield he went to a flat back four which included former Arsenal and Swansea City man Kyle Bartley who had fallen out of favour.

As a result, we believe that a tactical tweak could be made, and there should be some changes within the side.

Spanish right wing-back Pipa, who Corberan worked with during his time with Huddersfield, joined from Bulgarian outfit Ludogorets on deadline day. Pipa said to the local press that he is ready so why not throw him in to the deep end and make his first start?

It’s going to be physical against Bristol, and if Ajayi can ruffle a few feathers of their forwards it could be a good day. (Photo: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images))
It’s going to be physical against Bristol, and if Ajayi can ruffle a few feathers of their forwards it could be a good day. (Photo: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images))

He's already got experience of the Championship and so nothing is new to him. Pipa could solve that issue as well as wing-back.

Flick through the pages to see all 11 players we have picked, as well as some explanations as to why those changes could be made. We’ve also included the nine substitutes that Carlos can call upon, though he is only allowed to use five of them and at three intervals during the game.

Give us your opinion in the comments section of either our Facebook or Twitter pages. Do you think we’ve got things right? Or would you like to see something different from Carlos?

Came back from a loan at Cardiff, and has now become an important player. (Photo: Getty Images)
Came back from a loan at Cardiff, and has now become an important player. (Photo: Getty Images)
Left-sided centre-back is important, especially if you’re playing a back three. (Photo: George Wood/Getty Images))
Left-sided centre-back is important, especially if you’re playing a back three. (Photo: George Wood/Getty Images))
Is it time for Pipa?! He joined on deadline day and is in line to make his debut. (Photo: Alex Livesey/Getty Images))
Is it time for Pipa?! He joined on deadline day and is in line to make his debut. (Photo: Alex Livesey/Getty Images))
Stays ahead of Alex Mowatt for the number eight role as one of the more energetic and creative Baggies midfielders. (Photo: Getty Images)
Stays ahead of Alex Mowatt for the number eight role as one of the more energetic and creative Baggies midfielders. (Photo: Getty Images)
Linked with Galatasaray earlier this week - but his agent dispelled the rumours. He shouldn’t be distracted by the transfer talk - and will likely be up against Bristol’s midfield three. (Photo: Getty Images)
Linked with Galatasaray earlier this week - but his agent dispelled the rumours. He shouldn’t be distracted by the transfer talk - and will likely be up against Bristol’s midfield three. (Photo: Getty Images)
Filled in nicely at left wing-back, and will hopefully be able to get at Bristol’s left-back. (Photo: Getty Images)
Filled in nicely at left wing-back, and will hopefully be able to get at Bristol’s left-back. (Photo: Getty Images)
Sarimento’s come off the bench in the last few games, but isn’t it about time he gets a start? He could be good on the counter-attack. (Photo: Tim Allsop/Getty Images))
Sarimento’s come off the bench in the last few games, but isn’t it about time he gets a start? He could be good on the counter-attack. (Photo: Tim Allsop/Getty Images))
Should be good to lead the line again for the Baggies. (Photo: Clive Mason/Getty Images))
Should be good to lead the line again for the Baggies. (Photo: Clive Mason/Getty Images))
Swift is always capable of something if you give him a moment. (Photo: Clive Mason/Getty Images))
Swift is always capable of something if you give him a moment. (Photo: Clive Mason/Getty Images))
Available should Alex Palmer get an injury. (Photo: Naomi Baker/Getty Images))
Available should Alex Palmer get an injury. (Photo: Naomi Baker/Getty Images))
Made a return against Huddersfield Town but may be amongst the substitutes on Saturday. (Photo: Ashley Allen/Getty Images))
Made a return against Huddersfield Town but may be amongst the substitutes on Saturday. (Photo: Ashley Allen/Getty Images))
Townsend could make an impact off the bench. (Photo: Clive Mason/Getty Images))
Townsend could make an impact off the bench. (Photo: Clive Mason/Getty Images))
Pipa’s arrival could see Darnell Furlong drop out of the side. (Photo: Getty Images)
Pipa’s arrival could see Darnell Furlong drop out of the side. (Photo: Getty Images)
Let’s see what Sarimento can do from the start. Wallace could make an impact off the bench should the former tire down the defenders. (Photo: Clive Mason/Getty Images))
Let’s see what Sarimento can do from the start. Wallace could make an impact off the bench should the former tire down the defenders. (Photo: Clive Mason/Getty Images))
It’s the norm to prefer playing up front with just one striker. BTA is ahead of Maja at the moment. (Photo: ROMAIN PERROCHEAU/AFP via Getty Images))
It’s the norm to prefer playing up front with just one striker. BTA is ahead of Maja at the moment. (Photo: ROMAIN PERROCHEAU/AFP via Getty Images))
Diangana made a return to action against Huddersfield. It’d be good to ease him back in with a few substitute appearances. (Photo: Gareth Copley/Getty Images))
Diangana made a return to action against Huddersfield. It’d be good to ease him back in with a few substitute appearances. (Photo: Gareth Copley/Getty Images))
A good sound defensive midfield option to have if the clock needs to be run down. (Photo: Graham Chadwick/Getty Images))
A good sound defensive midfield option to have if the clock needs to be run down. (Photo: Graham Chadwick/Getty Images))
Alex Mowatt was a target for Sheffield Wednesday, but h remained at West Brom. He’s another player to consider off the bench. (Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images))
Alex Mowatt was a target for Sheffield Wednesday, but h remained at West Brom. He’s another player to consider off the bench. (Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images))