Livermore banned as Baggies host Rams

Jake Livermore is suspended for West Brom’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Derby.

The midfielder serves a one-match ban after being sent off for two yellow cards during Saturday’s defeat at Wigan.

Albion defender Craig Dawson, who came off with a knock at the DW Stadium, is a doubt, along with midfielder Gareth Barry, who has a minor injury issue.

Forward Matt Phillips has not played for a month and could miss out again with a muscle problem, while recent signing Bakary Sako is awaiting his Baggies debut after working on his fitness.

Derby midfielder Craig Bryson will be absent for the visit to The Hawthorns.

The 31-year-old, who has started every league game for the Rams this season, limped off with a calf injury in the first half of the weekend victory over Sheffield United.

Summer signing George Evans, who picked up a knee injury in August, remains sidelined after sustaining a hip problem in training.

Wales international Joe Ledley is unavailable following a hip operation.