West Brom make Josh Maja call ahead of Luton finale as James Morrison makes Daryl Dike hint
Albion interim James Morrison has confirmed injured top goalscorer Josh Maja will not be involved in Saturday’s finale against relegation-battling Luton.
Morrison, who will oversee the second and final game of his caretaker stewardship, also hinted at more involvement for Maja’s fellow striker Daryl Dike, who has been a substitute since returning from long-term injury in February.
Twelve-goal Maja, 26, has not played since January 4 due to a lower leg injury that required surgery which brought an early end to his excellent campaign.
Former head coach Tony Mowbray, who was dismissed on Easter Monday, had previously suggested Maja’s return may be brought forward if Albion could still make a push to finish in the play-offs. The Baggies’ desperate run of form and late collapse to one win in nine put paid to hopes as the club slipped down to 10th in the Championship ahead of the finale at home to the Hatters.
“I feel like, for him being out a long time, there’s no point in risking it. He can get a good pre season under his belt and come back firing.”
Asked whether more involved for Dike is a possibility on the final day, Morrison replied: “The simple answer is yes – he’s in my mind yes.”
