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Malian destroyer so crucial for Baggies

Malian destroyer so crucial for Baggies

PLAYER PROFILE OUSMANE DIAKITE WEST BROM MIDFIELDER
By Chris Dunlavy

IF THE contribution of Ousmane Diakite to West Brom’s flying start to the Championship season had previously flown under the radar, Tuesday night’s 1-1 draw with Southampton 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 af...

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