Sam Allardyce, the new manager of West Brom, acknowledged that the club’s chances of surviving will depend on what happens during the January transfer window.

With a contract that runs through the conclusion of the 2021–22 season, the 66-year-old has been given the responsibility of maintaining the Baggies in the Premier League.

Slaven Bilic was fired after West Brom managed just one win in their first 13 games, leaving them two poin

ts outside of safety. Allardyce took over for Bilic.

“I’m not sure how many players we’ll need at this time.

“After four weeks and six games without a win at Crystal Palace, I realized exactly what needed to be done. I also pushed Steve Parish past the point where he was truly interested in going, which ultimately paid off.

The players here are giving it their all, and I witnessed their incredible, brave performance against Manchester City live on TV. However, it will be a big part, in my opinion, and it is always positive when a player sees a new player join the team.

“And then spots the player who will improve them on the practice field. The challenge is locating that player and

To do it, we shall need to put in our best effort.This is Allardyce’s first position since leaving Everton, where he led them to an eighth-place result in the 2017–18 season after they were involved in a relegation fight six months prior, when he took over for Marco Silva.