sport news James Shan: West Brom can cope without Dwight Gayle against Villa

'He is a massive player for us but Jay Rodriguez has been very productive': West Brom boss James Shan insists his side can cope without Dwight Gayle in second leg of play-off clash with Villa James Shan believes West Brom will be able to cope with loss of Dwight Gayle Albion must continue promotion challenge without him after he was sent off His suspension sees him miss the second leg of the semi-final against Aston Villa Jay Rodriguez will likely play as a lone striker on Tuesday in a 4-5-1 formation  REPORT – Villa 2-1 West Brom: Conor Hourihane strike hands Villains advantage

By Press Association Sport Staff

Published: 16:36 BST, 13 May 2019 | Updated: 16:36 BST, 13 May 2019

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Boss James Shan believes West Brom's squad is strong enough to cope with the loss of top scorer Dwight Gayle.

Albion must continue their Sky Bet Championship promotion challenge without the striker after he was sent off at Villa Park on Saturday.

Gayle, on loan from Newcastle, scored his 24th goal of the season but was then shown a second yellow card late on.

James Shan believes West Brom's squad is strong enough to cope with loss of Dwight Gayle

James Shan believes West Brom's squad is strong enough to cope with loss of Dwight Gayle

Gayle was sent off during the Championship play-off first leg against Aston Villa last week

Gayle was sent off during the

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