The Nigeria international was unfortunate against Leeds, and a lack of defensive fortitude at The Hawthorns could open him up to greater scrutiny
Christmas has not proven an especially wonderful time of year this season for West Bromwich Albion.
The Baggies remain in good stead for promotion to the Premier League, but one win in six has seen them surrender a lead at the top of the EFL Championship, and they now trail Leeds United on goal difference at the summit of the table.
Their meeting with Marcelo Bielsa’s side on New Year’s Day saw the spoils shared; the Baggies were effectively nullified by Leeds, and were pegged back after substitute Patrick Bamford’s header was deflected past Sam Johnstone early in the second half.