West Bromwich Albion face Brighton and Hove Albion in their first game back in the Premier League following the international break.
West Brom face a potentially tricky trip to the Amex Stadium in their first game back following the international break – but Tony Pulis may well be able to call upon a number of summer signings for the clash with Brighton.
The Baggies have begun this season with an extremely encouraging run of form, winning two and drawing one of their first three top flight games, while Chris Hughton’s men are still awaiting their first win following promotion.
But what may West Brom’s lineup look like for the clash? HITC Sport has tried to predict Pulis’ thinking ahead of the side’s return to action.
Firstly, it would certainly be absolutely no surprise if Grzegorz Krychowiak made his debut for the Baggies following his loan switch to The Hawthorns from Paris Saint-Germain.
Krychowiak was arguably one of the most impressive acquisitions any Premier League side made in the latter stages of the window, and Pulis will surely be keen to throw the Poland international straight in.
Meanwhile, Kieran Gibbs may also come in, freeing up one of Northern Ireland’s midweek heroes Chris Brunt to potentially move up the pitch to the left-hand side of midfield.
Northern Ireland’s other goalscorer against Czech Republic, Jonny Evans may be in contention to make his first Baggies appearance of the season having seemingly come through international duty unscathed.
Of course, the likes of Oliver Burke and Salomon Rondon may start – but given how reliable Matt Phillips and Brunt have been and how lively Jay Rodriguez has looked since his summer arrival, they surely deserve to get the nod to start.
Here is the team we predict will start against Brighton…
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