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West Brom v Bristol City preview: Carlos Corberan aware of squad challenge ahead

Carlos Corberan knows the festive challenge for his Albion squad is a significant one ahead of a barrage of fixtures.

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The Baggies' home clash against Bristol City tomorrow is the start of five games in 14 days between now and January 4 at Swansea.

Corberan admits a "fear" for his players' given the physical and mental demands in that period - one in which shuffling the squad is clearly going to be a necessity. Rotation has been a struggle for the Albion head coach so far this term, with some squad players' impact on the first XI low.

Albion already head into the period weakened with left-back Callum Styles, who was enjoying a good run in the side, out for at least the next two fixtures. Though fellow defender Paddy McNair is back near contention after a return to training before his loan expires.

Corberan reckons a hunt for consistency during this period is tougher to come by than ever.