The Welshman was responding to his side’s 2-0 defeat at Manchester United.
West Brom boss Tony Pulis was rueful that Saido Berahino missed a great chance to equalise for his side against Manchester United on Saturday afternoon, according to BBC Football.
West Brom lost 2-0 at Old Trafford but could have salvaged a point had the 22-year-old headed home in the second half.
Gareth McAuley, meanwhile, was sent off late on after conceding a penalty to United and Pulis was similarly filled with regret when it came to the Northern Irishman’s challenge.
Pulis told the BBC: “After half-time the game opened up and we got more into it but the first goal is poor from us. It’s a great finish. After that I thought we got into the game and the chance (for Saido Berahino) – if there’s a guy you want it to drop then it’s Saido. He seems to duck his head but he should just let it hit him on the forehead. If it has to come off your nose it has to come off your nose.
“I thought today in the last 20 mins he could play a part. Unfortunately he missed the chance we needed. I’m disappointed for the players – most my sides don’t lack effort and commitment – we’ve just switched off and been punished. Gareth McAuley (for the red card and penalty) should have stayed on his feet and if the kid scores the kid scores.”
A 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford is no disaster for West Brom, who still sit six points above the relegation zone.
But two losses in a row will come as a blow to Pulis, who saw his side win two in a row previously.
Manchester United were also there for the taking. A team who rarely score these days were allowed to net twice and, as the Baggies boss states, not punished in front of their own goal.
After the international break, West Brom will resume their Premier League season at the Hawthorns, where they will host Arsenal.
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