Rotherham United v West Brom: Who's out and who's a doubt
Albion's attacking options continue to dwindle and pose Carlos Corberan selection problems as the tests keep coming.
Striker Josh Maja was on the receiving end of a challenge most felt justified a red card from Sunderland's Dan Ballard on Saturday – before the defender later headed in an opener as Albion lost 2-1.
While Ballard was quoted afterwards stating he did not mean to cause harm to Maja, the striker is not expected at rock-bottom Rotherham tonight and could be set for another lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Other attackers are still unavailable to Corberan, but the head coach at least has midfielder Okay Yokuslu back from a one-match ban. Here is a run through of the Baggies' latest availability.
Josh Maja – ankle
What a blow it was on Saturday to see the striker, making his first start, be helped off. His absence is not expected to be short-term and he won't feature tonight. Corberan will give a clearer diagnoses this evening.
Brandon Thomas-Asante – hamstring
Felt some pain in his muscle in training between the Leicester and Sunderland games and was only deemed fit enough for 30 minutes at the Stadium of Light by Albion medics.
He came on and bagged a late consolation and the hope is he can feature more, ideally from the off, in Rotherham.
Jed Wallace – shoulder
The captain is pushing to be involved with Albion hampered by injury in attacking areas. Corberan was told Wallace wasn't ready for Sunderland but the winger could have a chance at the bench here.
Matt Phillips – hamstring
A long absentee. Winger Phillips will not be seen for some time and is not expected to return until April. The head coach said last time the club are mulling whether to operate or not, an update will be offered soon.
Daryl Dike – Achilles
At least some good and timely news here. United States international striker Dike has been missing since April but has started some fitness work with coaches and should join in team training in just under a fortnight according to estimations.
Martin Kelly – ACL
Both Kelly and Reach have been training for a couple of weeks but require minutes with Richard Beale's under-21s before being considered ready. Didn't feature against Sheffield United last night and have another chance at Everton on Friday.
Adam Reach – groin
Like Kelly, still yet to turn out for the under-21s and that chance may come at the end of this week in Merseyside.
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