Nolan Galves update and West Brom predicted XI for QPR as right-back dilemma grows | OneFootball

West Bromwich Albion face a right-back dilemma for Saturday’s early kick-off against QPR, with James Morrison missing injured Nolan Galves and suspended Brayann Pereira after the 1-0 win at Derby. According to ExpressAndStar.com, Galves will see a specialist to assess the knee issue suffered early in the second half.

Pereira was dismissed 10 minutes before the interval on his debut for two bookings. Galves, also French, came on for Harry Whitwell soon after. Pereira serves a one-match ban and will miss QPR.

Morrison has no other senior right-backs after Alex Williams joined Hibernian on loan last week. Callum Styles moved across to cover at Pride Park and performed well, with Conor Townsend a capable option on the left.

In many fans’ eyes, Styles may be the leading contender, yet George Campbell could be asked to step out from centre-back. He spent much of last season there and, while not flawless, coped. Chris Mepham is ready to slot in after impressing against Watford, while Nat Phillips returned at Derby and was excellent, which could limit disruption to an in-form side.

Morrison could also redeploy Jayson Molumby at right-back, though that would remove his bite from midfield, with Rabby Nzingoula and Toby Collyer waiting. Felix Horn Myhre began as a right-back before SK Brann pushed him forward. Kareem Tunde has filled in there for Levante, while Whitwell and Nzingoula are emergency choices.

Predicted XI 4-4-2: Max O’Leary in goal, a back four of George Campbell, Nat Phillips, Chris Mepham and Callum Styles, midfield of Harry Whitwell, Jayson Molumby, Ousmane Diakite and Isaac Price, with Jimmy-Jay Morgan alongside Aune Heggebo. Subs: Ingram, Townsend, Mohammed, Nzingoula, Collyer, Horn Myhre, Tunde, Bany, Stewart.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com

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