The 33-year-old Phillips is almost back to full strength after a recent hamstring ailment.
But according to the Express & Star’s most recent assessment on his condition, he is likely to miss out again against the Robins, with a return following the international break being more likely.
For West Brom’s final-gasp play, Phillips’ return will be a huge help.
He adds experience to their ranks and offers Carlos Corberan an other option.
With an eye toward promotion to the Premier League, the Baggies are presently positioned in the play-offs. Their last game was a 4-1 victory away at Huddersfield Town.
With 16 caps to his name, the Scotland international has been a respectable employee of the Midlands club since joining the Hawthorns roster in 2016.
With 16 of those appearances coming this season, he has made 245 appearances for the Baggies overall and scored 31 goals.
Since December, Phillips has been unable to play and has undergone hamstring surgery.
With 16 caps to his name, the Scotland international has been a respectable employee of the Midlands club since joining the Hawthorns roster in 2016.
With 16 of those appearances coming this season, he has made 245 appearances for the Baggies overall and scored 31 goals.
After attending the Wycombe Wanderers academy, Phillips made his debut in the first team at an early age. He also had stints at Blackpool and QPR.
As things stand, his contract with West Brom ends at the end of the current campaign, and he will become a free agent in June. Corberan’s team must make a significant choice that will affect his long-term prospects.
Due to a number of injury concerns, the 31-year-old has, however, finding it more difficult to get into games this season as West Brom has failed to make the anticipated drive for an early promotion back to the Premier League.
Since the winger only signed a new contract with West Brom last August, his current contract with the team is scheduled to expire at the end of the 2023–2024 season.
However, it appears that Phillips may be leaving The Hawthorns within the next several months.
This most recent information suggests that West Brom may now consider allowing Phillips to depart the team this summer, either permanently or on loan.
The 31-year-old has been mentioned as a possible departure for better opportunities, and it is believed that the Baggies are looking to let go of players this summer in order to make room in the budget for possible new recruits.
This does seem like a wise choice for West Brom to make regarding Phillips’ future.
In order to stage a new bid for promotion from the Championship the following season, the Baggies will need to make changes to their team following such a disappointing performance.
Considering that he has only managed three goals and two assists in 23 league appearances this season, Phillips does appear to be a reasonable choice for them to let go.
However, because West Brom only offered him a long-term contract this summer, it might be difficult for other teams to come to an agreement on a price for the 31-year-old, thus their decision might be set to backfire.
