Julio Enciso has been urged to put an injury-hit campaign behind him – and to come back firing for next season.
The Paraguay international is expected to play some part as Albion go to Newcastle tomorrow (3pm).
But it is likely to be as an impact substitute as he continues to struggle for full match fitness after a season marred by a knee injury.
Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi said: “Julio has been unlucky this season and he has to stay focused and work in pre-season.
“He has to accept this moment, playing with calm, with team-mates, not alone on the pitch.
“He’s young, he hasn’t played so many games, so his motivation is higher than a normal player.
“The reaction can be to play alone, to shoot and not make assists, because Julio has a big character.”
Enciso, 20, has further opportunity to build on his sharpness when he plays for his country at the Copa America in June.
De Zerbi understand why he is eager to impress and said: “He needs to play, but in the right way.
“Sometimes if you want to show more, you can make mistakes.
“I have spoken a lot of times with him.
“He’s a good guy, he’s like my son and I try to help him like my son, telling him the advice.”
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