Carlos Corberan describes "cautious" West Brom star as a big miss

Head coach Carlos Corberan believes Albion are suffering without the influence of "cautious" attacker Grady Diangana.

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Published Nov 30, 2024

EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications — WALSALL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Lewis Dobbin of West Bromwich Albion and Grady Diangana of West Bromwich Albion during a training session at West Bromwich Albion Training Ground on November 21, 2024 in Walsall, England. (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images)

Diangana has started just five - and been a substitute in seven more - of Albion's 17 Championship fixtures this season with several injuries taking their toll.

The 26-year-old missed recent draws against Norwich and Sunderland with complaints of calf discomfort, though scans showed no injury. Corberan suggested the attacker is feeling extra caution due to a more serious calf injury in the summer that heavily disrupted his pre-season.

Diangana has since missed spells with two separate shoulder injuries, which have broken up any chance of momentum or consistency. Corberan stressed Diangana is one of his squad's most talented players and that his influence last season was a key factor in a top-six finish.