West Brom v Burnley live as Mikey Johnston absence explained and Derby link played down | OneFootball

West Brom host relegated Burnley at The Hawthorns at noon in their Championship home opener, after victory at Norwich last weekend. It is James Morrison’s first match as permanent head coach since his late-season appointment.

According to ExpressAndStar.com, Albion make one change, Jayson Molumby returns in midfield with Felix Horn Myhre pushed higher, while Aune Heggebo is suspended.

Albion line up 4-4-1-1: O’Leary; Galves, Phillips, Campbell captain, Styles; Whitwell, Molumby, Diakite, Styles; Horn Myhre; Morgan. Mikey Johnston is not in the squad, understood to be a minor fitness setback, and talk of Derby interest is played down.

Burnley, now led by Nicky Hayen, began with a 2-2 draw against fellow relegated West Ham after a late leveller, a performance that earned praise. Zian Flemming misses out with a knock and is also heavily linked with a move.

The visitors make two changes, Josh Laurent and Armando Broja start, with Raghouber and Flemming out. Burnley are 4-2-3-1: Weiss; Sonne, Walker captain, Alleyne, Humphreys; Hannibal, Laurent; Ramsey, Bruun Larsen, Edwards; Broja.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com

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