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Defender ‘hooked’ as Corberan ignores ‘energetic’ forward - West Brom predicted XI v Millwall - gallery

Charlie Haffenden
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Had a decent game despite conceding two at Watford. Definitely the number one choice.
Had a decent game despite conceding two at Watford. Definitely the number one choice.

West Bromwich Albion take on another EFL Championship fixture in quick succession as they play host to fellow play-off hopefuls Millwall on Saturday afternoon.

Back at the Hawthorns in front of the Albion faithful, Carlos Corberan and his men will be keen to sure up defensively after conceding twice in a draw away at Watford midweek.

Millwall, meanwhile, started the season fairly poorly with three defeats in six games but bounced back well with a 3-0 win over Rotherham United on Wednesday.

Made a big mistake last time out but got an assist. Needs to build more consistency into his game.
Made a big mistake last time out but got an assist. Needs to build more consistency into his game.

The Lions are one point ahead of the Baggies heading into this one but are struggling going forward, with just seven goals scored in as many fixtures.

Corberan is likely to rotate a little given the clash comes just three days after the last outing. With that in mind, here are the 11 players we think will start.

The best of the Baggies’ defenders at Vicarage Road, there’s been an improvement from Kipre.
The best of the Baggies’ defenders at Vicarage Road, there’s been an improvement from Kipre.
Comes in for Ajayi, who was all over the place as Albion conceded to Tom Ince on Wednesday.
Comes in for Ajayi, who was all over the place as Albion conceded to Tom Ince on Wednesday.
The experienced defender has secured himself the spot at left centre-back for the time being.
The experienced defender has secured himself the spot at left centre-back for the time being.
Rotates in for Matt Phillips and offers a bit more solidity defensively.
Rotates in for Matt Phillips and offers a bit more solidity defensively.
Really hasn’t been playing well recently but is one of Albion’s star men when in form.
Really hasn’t been playing well recently but is one of Albion’s star men when in form.
Not his best showing at Watford but was hooked early likely with this weekend in mind.
Not his best showing at Watford but was hooked early likely with this weekend in mind.
Played surprisingly well in a right-central midfield position, notching a goal.
Played surprisingly well in a right-central midfield position, notching a goal.
Enjoys playing in a more advanced role and got a goal for his efforts midweek. Energetic loanee Sarmiento remains ignored.
Enjoys playing in a more advanced role and got a goal for his efforts midweek. Energetic loanee Sarmiento remains ignored.
Nowhere near clinical enough at the moment but getting in all the right positions.
Nowhere near clinical enough at the moment but getting in all the right positions.