Hegazi

[WBA123]

As there's too much politics on here, (I'm guilty of discussing it more than anyone). How about a Baggies question for everyone for a change....

Would you start Hegazi if fit? And if so, who for...?

In my opinion I wouldn't just yet, I think Bartley and Ajayi have been okay lately. I know we have conceded a few goals, especially at home but I think we were a bit unlucky against Charlton and I wouldn't blame either for the goals conceded v Barnsley.

Another option would be to push Ajayi into a defensive midfielder role and drop Sawyers or Livermore. Again I think both have played pretty well this season.

I've not been Bartley or Livermore's biggest fans in the past, but in my opinion I think they would be a bit hard done by at the moment to be dropped for Hegazi's return.

[Yarmbaggie]

For me if he is fully fit then Hegazi has to start. Ferguson obviously out maybe change formation to a back 3 but don’t think Bilic likes that. Not seen Stoke this season so haven’t got a clue how they play - are they strong on the wings?

Don’t know what formation to play or who to drop but Hegazi in for me and then work around him.

[boingy]

Agreed, Hegazi's presence in the box and his clearance rate might be called on sooner rather than later though.

[WBA1955]

I would always start my strongest 11 so yes i would start Hegazi. Now i have said that watch him be picked and have an howler.

[mickd1961]

I’ve never rated Hegazi.

He’s got a terrible habit of misjudging crosses from day one at our place.

I’d rather use a motor way bollard!

[holmleighchris]

We have let too many goals in so I would be very tempted to play him. I think he is our best CB.

[stargazer1962]

I would start him but not sure who to leave out. By the end of the season he will always be starting so the sooner he gets back in the better I think.

[Prando]

Definitely Hegazi in (for Bartley)
Bartley has performed at his best latterly this season, particularly with his clearing headers, but is dreadful positionally and a ‘ball follower’
Hegazi is undoubted the better candidate to marshall our defence and instruct AJ.
It is no coincidence we have a dreadful goal against statistic and we will continue to leak goals when Bartley plays. Sad but true.

[Dubbag]

So how bad an injury to his toe was it?
I would play him...but we are getting results and established ourselves as a difficult team to beat.....so he better be match fit if he is started...I agree with the Mick...his positioning is dire at times.....

[saltnshake]

Definitely Hegazi in (for Bartley)
Bartley has performed at his best latterly this season, particularly with his clearing headers, but is dreadful positionally and a ‘ball follower’
Hegazi is undoubted the better candidate to marshall our defence and instruct AJ.
It is no coincidence we have a dreadful goal against statistic and we will continue to leak goals when Bartley plays. Sad but true.

Bartley again tonight the better of the 2 centre half's Hegazi will almost certainly play on Saturday with Ajayi moving into midfield as I think Livermore has now picked up 5 bookings.