In his press conference today, Baggies boss Tony Pulis defended his players.
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Berahino, who has only played 22 minutes of first-team football since November 7, scored in the development game and is in contention for West Brom’s match at Liverpool on Sunday with Stephane Sessegnon out through a hamstring injury.
The striker played and scored in the under-21s’ 2-1 defeat at West Ham on Monday, having requested to feature to boost his fitness.
Since failing to secure a move away from the Hawthorns in the summer transfer window, Berahino has largely ostracised from the West Brom squad, starting just eight games so far this season. “He wanted to have a game and he did very well”. “He was a top player for us a year ago”. I haven’t got a clue.
“It must be transfer window time”, he said.
Summer Tottenham target Saido Berahino has seemingly suggested West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace “is keeping him hostage in his basement”. “We’re more conc7erned about the games leading up to January 1”, the manager said.
“You can’t do anything at the moment. We need to go to Anfield and put a good performance in”.
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During last Saturday’s 1-1 draw at the Hawthorns, a number of players clashed following a reckless challenge by Baggies goalscorer James McClean on Mousa Dembele, with the Belgian midfielder lucky to come out of the tackle unscathed.
