Carlos Corberan, the manager of West Brom, expressed frustration at his team’s festive fixture list despite their 2-0 win over Bristol City that put them back in the Championship play-off places. Mikey Johnston’s impressive brace secured the victory at The Hawthorns on Sunday.
Corberan questioned the fairness of the schedule, with West Brom set to play five matches in just 14 days. He highlighted the quick turnaround compared to teams like Derby County, who played Luton on Friday night and have more recovery time before their next game against West Brom on Boxing Day.
The manager emphasized the physical disadvantage his team faces and called the scheduling “madness.” He believes playing against teams with more recovery time is unfair and expressed concern about the impact on his players’ physical condition.
Johnston’s performance was a highlight of the match, with Corberan acknowledging the importance of his goals for the player’s growth. Huddersfield boss Corberán praised Johnston’s impact and emphasized the responsibility that comes with scoring goals.
Meanwhile, Bristol City boss Liam Manning accepted the defeat and identified areas for improvement, including defensive lapses and swift transitions by the opposition. He stressed the need for a response in their upcoming match against Luton at Ashton Gate.
Manning highlighted the importance of winning games and the need for consecutive results to push forward in the league standings. He emphasized the importance of turning things around quickly and getting back to winning ways on Boxing Day.
