One of West Bromwich Albion’s most important starters has suffered an injury blow, and a recent report indicates that he is likely to miss some time.
Who has been hurt for West Brom?
Josh Maja, who now has ankle ligament damage keeping him out of play, and Daryl Dike, who has an achilles issue, are both longer-term problems and have yet to make any kind of substantial progress, according to Carlos Corberan.
Along with them, Jeremy Sarmiento has also been plagued by injuries after developing a quadriceps condition that the coach has disclosed will keep him out of the senior group for at least the next four weeks, but he won’t be able to participate.
It’s unfortunate that John Swift was replaced by Tom Fellows in the central midfield position during Friday’s 3-1 loss to Birmingham City at St. Andrews because he had to leave the game after 73 minutes due to discomfort in his leg.
The 28-year-old has clearly established himself as the manager’s all-around greatest performer in the Championship this season with a match rating of 7.16 (WhoScored – West Brom statistics), but sadly for the Spaniard, he’ll have to adjust without his star man for a while.
Update on John Swift’s injury
According to a John Swift injury report posted on West Brom’s official website, the team has announced that its talisman will be sidelined for the next 15 days:
After sustaining a calf strain in Friday’s Sky Bet Championship match at Birmingham City, John Swift will be out for roughly six weeks. Following the November international break, Swift is anticipated to resume a period of recovery.
What number of goals has John Swift scored so far this year?
It will be a loss for Corberan to not have Swift at his disposal given that he has been so productive at West Brom this season, with seven involvements, six goals, and one assist in 11 appearances (Transfermarkt – Swift statistics).
With 53 crosses and 34 shot-creating actions this season, both more than any of his colleagues (FBRef – West Brom statistics), the veteran, who is sponsored by Adidas, is a genuine threat to an opponent’s defense even when he isn’t scoring.
The Baggies’ £22.5k-per-week wage earner (West Brom salaries) has played in eight different positions on the field since the start of his career, including three roles up top and everywhere in the midfield. His versatility makes him a great player to have in the team.
Swift is a very “effective” ace for what he provides to the team, according to journalist Josh Bunting, therefore everyone connected to the team will undoubtedly be hoping for a quick recovery and a quick return to the field.
