West Brom have signed Slovakia international Marek Cech from Porto in a £1.4million deal.
Although a West Brom signing wouldn’t normally hit the headlines for fantasy managers, Cech is a 6ft 1in defender and is a left-back, although he can also be employed in midfield. He will therefore replace Martin Albrechtsen who has departed for Derby and provide competition for Paul Robinson for the left-back slot.
Robinson, to this point, is the most popular West Brom defender in terms of fantasy signings, certainly in the FPL game where 2% of managers have drafted him in. Cech’s arrival could put Robinson’s starting role in doubt so this situation will be worth monitoring for those looking to cash in on a budget West Brom defender.
Cech has joined the Baggies for their pre-season tour of Germany. They kick things off against Borussia Moenchengladbach tomorrow evening.

