West Bromwich Albion clung on to a play-off spot after a 2-2 draw with Norwich City at The Hawthorns, his seventh draw in eight Championship matches. The draw means they are starting to slip off the coattails of automatic promotion challengers after some really disappointing displays.
As the Baggies faithful grow increasingly restless with their side hardly being able to find a victory, speculation over the future of Carlos Corberan also remains rife. Steve Cooper was recently let go by Leicester City, and they now have to look for a new manager to help them through the rest of the Premier League season. With previous links to a Leicester job, could Corberan be one to watch here?
West Brom have not had the greatest form of late, but fans want Corberan at the helm of The Hawthorns any time soon. The 41-year-old coach was previously of interest to Leicester before Cooper took control, only to be dismissed after a short reign due to some poor results.
Given all of this, and Corberan’s impressive performance with limited resources in taking his team to the play-offs last season, he is an attractive proposition for cost-conscious clubs who need a manager with a low outlay. With Leicester starting their hunt for a new manager, West Brom fans will be crossing their fingers that Corberan hangs around to pick up the pieces in the Championship.
Should Leicester come knocking for Corberan, West Brom’s recent underwhelming displays could convince the boss that a shot at the Premier League is too tempting to turn down. Couple the concerns over the team’s lack of end product and variance in performance with the prospect of managing in the top flight beckoning, and one can see why Corberan may consider the green grass of new pastures with Leicester.
It’s a worry that will be giving fans and the hierarchy at The Hawthorns sleepless nights. They are confident that encouraging results against Sunderland and Preston North End in the week will rekindle his desire to stay at the club.
As things stand, there is no suggestion that Leicester are set to make a move for West Brom manager Corberan, who they may be anxious to retain. Focus should be on the upcoming games for them.