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Player Profile: Ousmane Diakite – Malian destroyer so crucial for Baggies

West Brom midfielder Ousmane Diakite is catching the eye as an underrated key figure for James Morrison’s high-flyers.

Player Profile: Ousmane Diakite – Malian destroyer so crucial for Baggies

If the contribution of Ousmane Diakite to West Brom’s flying start to the Championship season had previously flown under the radar, the 1-1 draw with Southampton last Tuesday thrust the Malian destroyer firmly into the spotlight.
Diakite was sensational as the Baggies extended their unbeaten run to five matches, setting the tone for a dominant first half in which West Brom outworked and outfought their in-form opponents before anchoring an effective rearguard action when the visiting Saints improved after the break.
“I will probably sleep until Saturday,” joked the 26-year-old in one post-matc...

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