Nacer Chadli made his debut for West Bromwich Albion against Bournemouth on Saturday.
Bournemouth’s Jordon Ibe in action with West Bromwich Albion’s Nacer Chadli
The pressure is mounting on West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis after a 1-0 defeat away at Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon.
The Baggies manager endured a frustrating transfer window, and fans are seemingly unhappy with the brand of football on offer at The Hawthorns under Pulis’ stewardship.
Nacer Chadli celebrates scoring for former club Spurs
His stock took another hit on Saturday afternoon as West Brom lost 1-0 away at Bournemouth, who had picked up just one point in three Premier League games prior to kick off.
Callum Wilson’s goal handed the Cherries all three points at the Vitality Stadium, leaving fans to question Pulis’ position again – but they did get to see new signing Nacer Chadli in action for the first time.
Nacer Chadli in action for Spurs with Manchester United’s Luke Shaw
Chadli, 26, was snapped up from Tottenham at the end of last month after West Brom agreed a club-record £13m deal for the Belgian international winger (Sky Sports), and having recorded a strong goalscoring record at Spurs, Baggies fans really felt he could provide a spark to Pulis’ attack.
The wide man was handed a start against Bournemouth, and whilst he couldn’t find the back of the net or help his side snatch a goal on the South Coast, he seems to have impressed West Brom fans.
Bournemouth’s Jordon Ibe in action with West Bromwich Albion’s Nacer Chadli
Baggies supporters took to Twitter on Saturday evening to discuss Chadli’s display, with many suggesting that he was ‘superb’ and ‘on another level’ to his new team-mates.
Others even claimed that they feel sorry for Chadli having to play in such a negative team, and were even concerned that his natural attacking ability will be diminished by conservative boss Pulis in the near future.
Here are some of the reactions from West Brom fans on Twitter after Chadli’s display against Bournemouth…
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