Felix Horn Myhre's position was a talking point after West Bromwich Albion's 1-1 Championship draw with Charlton Athletic on Tuesday night. The Norwegian international, signed for £2.5 million from Brann this summer, played 89 minutes in a role that raised questions about his best fit in James Morrison's side.
Callum Styles put the Baggies ahead just before the hour mark at The Hawthorns, but Tyreece Campbell equalised for the visitors ten minutes later. The result leaves West Brom seventh in the Championship table with seven points from four games, having won two, drawn one and lost one. They have scored seven goals and conceded six, sitting three points behind early leaders Swansea City. Sports.yahoo.com reported the match details.
Where does Felix Horn Myhre fit best?
The 27-year-old midfielder is more accustomed to playing in a deeper role, but manager James Morrison used him alongside Jimmy-Jay Morgan as a second striker against Charlton. Myhre registered two key passes and had 40 touches during his time on the pitch. This tactical experiment comes as Morrison searches for his new strongest starting eleven, with fellow new signing Jimmy Jay-Morgan also involved.
Morrison has other options for the deeper midfield positions, including Ousmane Diakite who could partner Myhre there. A shift in system could also affect the role of Jayson Molumby. The manager's decision to deploy the Norwegian higher up the pitch indicates he is still evaluating how to maximise the summer signing's impact. You can view the full squad options on our squad page.
How did the substitutions affect the game?
James Morrison made a significant change at half-time, introducing Rabby Nzingoula in place of Kareem Tunde, who was making his full debut for the club. Nzingoula's performance was described as superb and changed the dynamic of the match. "If Morrison is to reward players for strong performances, as he should, then Nzingoula will surely be in the XI that starts against Watford on Saturday," the manager said after the game.
The three-games-a-week schedule has now kicked in, making rotation key for the Baggies. Nzingoula's impactful cameo provides Morrison with a positive selection headache ahead of the weekend fixture. The manager also noted that dropping two points from a winning position would have annoyed him.
What is West Brom's current situation?
Four games into the campaign, West Brom find themselves in a decent position in the league. Their recent form reads DLWW, showing resilience after an opening day defeat. The team's next challenge is an away trip to face Derby County, who are 16th in the table, on September 9th.
One absentee for that match will be Mikey Johnston, who is currently sidelined. The busy period means squad management will be essential, and performances like Nzingoula's off the bench give Morrison valuable alternatives. Fans can check the latest team news on our injuries section and see the full fixtures list.
West Bromwich Albion's search for consistency continues as they prepare for their next Championship test away at Pride Park.
