West Brom will be at a 'massive disadvantage' when they take on Newcastle United on Sunday.
That is the verdict of Baggies boss Sam Allardyce who feels they will have a 'big problem' recovering from Thursday's 1-0 defeat to Everton, both physically and mentally.
Allardyce was left to lament a VAR decision going against his side as the Baggies fell to defeat at the Hawthorns.
Richarlison nodded the Toffees in front but Mbaye Diagne's stoppage-time goal was ruled out for offside as Allardyce's side remained second bottom, nine points adrift of Newcastle.
Conversely, the Magpies have had plenty of time to recover from Saturday's 1-1 draw with Wolves but have been rocked this week by reports of a bust-up between manager Steve Bruce and winger Matt Ritchie hitting the national press.
Nonetheless, Allardyce feels his side face an uphill task if they are to beat Newcastle to not only further reel them into relegation trouble but pile more pressure on the under-fire Bruce
"The big problem we have got is can they perform like again on Sunday against Newcastle?" Allardyce said.
"Newcastle are not playing and we are playing on a Thursday night. That is going to be a massive disadvantage to us to not have the time to recover that we really need.
"It will all be about mentality, grit and determination and it will be about the size of your heart and your willingness to push yourself through the pain barrier.
"That is what we will have to do because Newcastle will come here nice and fresh and we will still be feeling the effects of this game, not just physically but also mentally because we really deserved something out of it tonight.
"I have got to try and get the lads physically and mentally prepared for it and ask them to fight what they feel and when they feel tired to really grit their teeth and give that bit more."
