Once again, West Bromwich Albion has suffered an unfortunate setback in terms of injuries. An update on the team’s player fitness was provided by a reliable journalist, and it appears that the injury situation at the club is far from ideal.
At the moment, West Bromwich Albion is dealing with injuries to several key players, including Semi Ajayi, John Swift, Daryl Dike, Jeremy Sarmiento, Josh Maja, Adam Reach, and Martin Kelly, all of whom are sidelined due to various issues. Unfortunately, another player has now joined the list of casualties in the treatment room.
Despite securing a much-needed 2-0 home victory over Queens Park Rangers in the Championship, the team faced a setback as one of their star players suffered an injury. Cedric Kipre was forced to leave the pitch after 86 minutes, replaced by Caleb Taylor, after a high ball contest. This is a concerning development for the supporters, as Kipre has been a frequently used player throughout the season.
Cedric Kipre, the Ivory Coast center-back, has started 12 out of 13 games in the second tier since the beginning of the season. However, according to the latest update, it seems that the 26-year-old will have to wait a while longer before making his next appearance.
In an injury update shared by Darren Witcoop on an undisclosed platform, it was confirmed that Cedric Kipre is facing an extended period on the sidelines. He will undergo a scan in the near future to determine the extent of his injury. The update stated, “West Brom fear Cedric Kipre faces a long layoff with a serious knee injury. Kipre went against QPR tonight, and the defender, who has been in good form with the Baggies, faces a scan to determine the extent of the injury.”
| Kipre – Strengths | Kipre – Weaknesses | Kipre – Style Of Play |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Aerial duels | Likes to dribble |
| Blocking the ball | Passing | Does not dive into tackles (Data via WhoScored) |
Cedric Kipre has been performing impressively as a defender this season, with journalist Josh Bunting describing him as “fantastic” at this level. He has been averaging 3.6 clearances per game in the Championship, and he has also won 14 out of 23 tackles made since the start of the current season, which is not only the highest but also the best success rate in the entire squad in the Midlands.
Losing Kipre’s services for an extended period would be a significant setback for West Brom, and if the worst-case scenario is confirmed after his scan, the team may need to consider entering the transfer market to find a replacement at center-back during the upcoming January transfer window.