WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 01: Semi Ajayi of West Bromwich Albion(R) celebrates after scoring his sides second goal with his team mates during the Sky Bet Championship match between West Bromwich Albion and Luton Town at The Hawthorns on February 01, 2020 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
Adam Virgo believes that Jeremy Sarmiento’s loan transfer from Brighton to West Brom “could only benefit both parties” because it would be “impossible” for him to play at the Amex.
The TNT commentator waxed lyrical over the 21-year-old in the Football League Paper (10 September, pg. 27), saying that Sarmiento is a “really, really good player” and the “big move” to the Hawthorns might help him grow significantly.
Sarmiento’s speed, technical proficiency, and positional adaptability were commended by Virgo, but the plethora of offensive skill in Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton team suggests that his loan move could be important.
It’s now or never
While on loan at West Brom, Sarmiento has the ideal chance to promote De Zerbi, and the Baggies could use a player of his caliber producing at a high level.
With only 12 total appearances at the Amex last season, the Ecuadorian international saw very little game action. However, Carlos Corberan has already given him many chances, as evidenced by his six appearances across all leagues and even one league goal.
Sarmiento is yet to have a strong run of starts to show himself to the supporters of thea sensatonal pl Hawthorns and his parent club, however, since his current position under Corberan frequently involves coming off the bench.
Sarmiento’s shoulder will be under a lot of strain, though. The struggle for a spot in the squad, let alone the starting XI, will be fierce in Sussex because Brighton seems to become stronger and better after each transfer window despite frequently selling their finest players.
A fair amount might be agreed if Sarmiento performs well, but not well enough for De Zerbi’s European trophy-chasing team. Brighton has also demonstrated that they are masters of transfers.
But if Sarmiento wants to upset Brighton’s starting lineup, he’ll need to have his best season of his young career, and the Hawthorns might be the perfect setting for that.
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