De Zerbi confirmed that no one picked up any injuries against Marseille – which confirmed Albion’s place in the round of 16.

Source: https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/football/brighton-and-hove-albion/brighton-team-news-at-arsenal-confirmed-key-forward-returns-to-squad-against-former-side-4448855

It would be remiss not to mention Albion’s ever-growing injury list and thinning available options.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/2023/04/10/west-brom-v-qpr---match-preview/

Palmer played an essential role in Albion’s transformation in fortunes under Carlos Corberan last season and only the automatic promotion-winning goalkeepers finished the season with better clean sheet per cent ratios in the Championship.

Source: https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/2023/08/20/alex-palmer-turned-down-premier-league-luton/

There is no shortage of importance hanging on Albion’s push to make the top six and extended their season into the play-offs.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/2023/05/08/fans-commitment-means-so-much-to-west-brom-boss-carlos-corberan/

Was a big presence in Albion’s backline and not done for pace or movement by a lively Blues frontline.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/2023/10/07/blues-3-1-west-brom--player-ratings/