West Bromwich Albion manager Carlos Corberan is adopting a composed and methodical approach as he weighs the possibility of including Super Eagles striker Josh Maja in his squad for the crucial playoff semi-final second leg against Southampton on Friday.

Maja’s absence from the squad in the goalless draw of the first leg at The Hawthorns on Sunday came as a surprise to many. However, Corberan remains calm as he evaluates Maja’s fitness and form leading up to the decisive match.

With a variety of attacking options available, including Brandon Thomas-Asante, Andreas Weimann, and the versatile Jed Wallace, Corberan feels no pressure to rush the decision regarding Maja’s involvement.

Despite Maja encountering challenges in his debut season at the club due to ankle ligament injuries, Corberan stressed the Nigerian’s importance to the team while highlighting the need to consider broader team dynamics.

While discussing Maja’s potential inclusion, Corberan emphasized the importance of assessing the team’s overall needs and the fitness of other players before reaching a decision.

As the team prepares for the pivotal encounter, Corberan assured fans that there are no new injury concerns, with the players training well and showing no signs of setbacks.