Albion have been told how to cope with “a new normal” as they prepare to play in empty stadia.

Graham Potter’s squad have trained at the Amex in the build-up to nine crucial games, starting at home to Arsenal a week tomorrow.

The head coach revealed there have also been discussions over how a lack of fans might affect their decision-making.

Albion tend to attract sell-out crowds in excess of 30,000 and Potter said the supporters will be missed.

He added: “It is going to be different. The major factor that makes the Premier League what it is not there anymore, which is the crowd.

“We have to understand that and be aware of how that affects how we are thinking, how we are acting.

“It is something we have spoken about and touched on and we have tried to make the players aware of the challenges they face.

“It is up to them to adapt to this new situation, playing Premier League games at the back end of a season in empty stadia.

“It’s going to be fascinating to see how that plays out.

“We’ve spoken about it. I won’t go into too much detail but we’ve spoken about it.

“It’s an aspect of the game, of the new normal, that you have to take into consideration.

“There is no point burying your head into the sand because it will be different.

“We all understand why it’s going to be different and we cannot use it as an excuse because we have to be ready to deal with.”

Albion have extended the deadline for fans to order cutouts of themselves in time for the Arsenal game until after the weekend.

Up to 3,000 will be placed in the East Upper.

Potter said: “I suppose it’s just an opportunity for fans to engage.

“I’m sure we all agree to have real life supporters would be far better than the cutouts.

“Unless they are hurling abuse at me - then I’d be happy with a cardboard cutout!”