West Brom set to ring changes for cup clash

Posted Monday, August 27, 2018 by PA

West Brom are expected to make several changes against Mansfield in the Carabao Cup.

Boaz Myhill, Sam Field, Conor Townsend, Rekeem Harper and Oliver Burke all started against Luton in the previous round and are likely to come back into the team for Tuesday night’s second-round tie.

It will still be a strong Baggies side, however, with the likes of Hal Robson-Kanu, James Morrison and Craig Dawson also available to boss Darren Moore.

Jay Rodriguez, Dwight Gayle, Kieran Gibbs, Jake Livermore and Matt Phillips are unlikely to be involved much, if named among the substitutes, with West Brom facing a huge Championship clash against Stoke at the weekend.

Mansfield manager David Flitcroft has hinted at making a few changes for the game at The Hawthorns.

Calum Butcher and Will Atkinson could come into Flitcroft’s plans after admitting the midfielders were unlucky not to be involved at Macclesfield on Saturday.

Hayden White missed the league draw at Macclesfield with a tight hamstring and he may remain on the sidelines, along with fellow defender Matt Preston (concussion).

Preston is expected back in training towards the end of the week, when a decision will be taken on his involvement against Carlisle.