West Bromwich Albion edged into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 1-0 victory over Championship rivals Charlton Athletic.
The Baggies are through courtesy of a left-footed strike from Kenneth Zohore, who was handed a rare start in attack.
Slaven Bilic made wholesale changes as he named an entirely new starting XI to the one that drew with Leeds United on New Year’s Day.
It was just Zohore’s 12th appearance of the season and first start since August, per Transfermarkt, and he’s clearly impressed several members of the travelling Albion faithful.
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‘Absolute monster,’ ‘exceptional’ and ‘masterclass’ were just three phrases used to describe the 25-year-old’s showing while one withheld judgement until Zohore shows a similar level of performance in the league, but did compliment him by stating he was the Baggies’ best player on the pitch.
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Others were quick to point out the attributes he can offer the team going forward with his pace and athleticism being particularly noted…
The Denmark-born striker has increased his tally for the season to three goals, but his first-time finish past the home goalkeeper was his first from open play this season.
It has led to some considering the impact he could have on their season with one fan wanting him to start in the Championship in the near future while another pondered whether he could be a key player still, claiming he could be if he stayed fit and motivated.
Albion will know their fate tomorrow evening when the fourth round draw is made before Leeds’ massive clash with Arsenal, but given their pursuit of a return to the promised land, Bilic will need to find a way to balance the two fixtures.
Going by his decision to rest his regular starters that may provide a clue into how he will see any future tie.
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