Kipre, a defender, suffered the injury while challenging for a high ball in the 86th minute during a recent match, and he had to be substituted. West Brom’s head coach, Carlos Corberan, disclosed that Kipre’s injury appears to be serious, and the extent of the damage will be assessed on Wednesday. This unfortunate incident is just the latest in a series of significant injuries that the team has faced in recent weeks.
In addition to Kipre, West Brom was already dealing with the absence of Conor Townsend, who was sidelined due to illness, and Semi Ajayi, who sustained an ankle injury in a previous match against Plymouth. Corberan expressed his concerns about these injuries, stating that they are particularly frustrating as they are not typical muscle-related issues but rather acute incidents that have reduced the team’s options.
Corberan provided further details on Ajayi’s ankle injury, indicating that the chances of him being fit for the upcoming match against Coventry City are extremely slim. He described the situation as a stroke of bad luck and expressed how it hampers the team’s ability to fully enjoy their victories.
The news of Kipre’s injury is a significant blow to West Bromwich Albion and Corberan, as the defender had been in excellent form since returning to the club during the summer. Corberan emphasized Kipre’s importance as a player and the team’s belief in his abilities, making it all the more unfortunate to lose a first-team player like him to injury.
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