5 players who will want to forget the 2017/18 season

#5: Grzegorz Krychowiak

Grzegorz Krychowiak struggled to fit in at West Brom

When West Brom captured the signing of Polish international Grzegorz Krychowiak on loan from Paris St. Germain in the summer, it was supposed to represent one of the best deals done from one of the Premier League’s smaller clubs. After all, Krychowiak was only a year removed from a £34m move to PSG, and while that move had gone horribly wrong – he made just 11 appearances and manager Unai Emery questioned his abilities – he was still considered a hugely talented player.

Sadly, the Pole has never come close to living up to his billing. He looked promising in his debut against Brighton but since then it’s simply been a downhill slide for the former Sevilla player, as he’s only made 19 starts for the Baggies as they’ve slipped down the table, eventually being relegated this week. His debut saw him attempt 59 passes, but he hasn’t reached that total since and has largely appeared disinterested for most of his tenure.

Some writers have looked to blame West Brom’s general negativity for his poor performances, suggesting he would’ve performed better in a more attacking-centred side, but when you consider West Brom have had four managers this season – Tony Pulis, Gary Megson, Alan Pardew and Darren Moore – and none have been convinced by the Pole, then there’s something clearly wrong.

Where Krychowiak will end up next season is anyone’s guess, but the likelihood of any club spending something close to the fee that PSG once paid for him is laughable after his performances at West Brom. At 28 years old he should be in the prime of his career, but instead, 2018/19 will have to be a total rebuilding period for him.