Carlos Corberán says complacency “simply cannot” be an issue for his players for a whole host of reasons.
The Baggies have made a stunning start to the Sky Bet Championship season, winning four and drawing one of their first five matches, keeping three clean sheets in the process.
Albion host Plymouth Argyle at The Hawthorns on Saturday afternoon with their sights firmly set on securing a fourth straight victory in the second tier (ko 3pm).
The boss insists the group are fully focused on continued improvement and development, while also stating competition for places and personal pride will deter individuals from taking their foot off the gas.
Carlos said: “There is never a question with complacency – there simply cannot be.
“The players are aware of how strong competition for places is and they know they need to be strong and compete as well as they can every single day.
“They want to do this for themselves and for the team, but they also have to do this too because there are plenty of players waiting to play in the first XI.
“It’s positive to have the players who start games playing well, as well as they players who come on and finish the games playing well. It’s great to have everyone aligned and this needs to continue for us to continue to get positive results.”
Corberán has been able to name the same starting XI in each league game so far this term.
Albion’s Head Coach says every player is motivated and ready to step in when called on, whether that be from the off or from the bench.
Carlos also spoke about the importance of different players “complimenting” the side and thinks there are different options for different scenarios.
“It’s really important to have everyone motivated and ready to play. Everyone understands what we do and what we want to do,” he added.
“Of course, when you change one or two players, a couple of things can change. It’s different playing with, let’s say, a winger who likes to play a lot wider compared to a winger who likes to attack more as a playmaker.
“It’s not the same to play with a No.10 who comes closer to the ball compared to a No.10 who likes to make more runs in behind.
“The relationships change too. Players on the pitch know each other and they know how each player is going to play, where they like the ball and what positions they like to play in.
“At the end, football is a team sport and you need to find the complimentary solution for all of the players and the team.
“It’s easy to arrive to conclusions such as there being a better balance to the squad this season compared to last year based on the results we’ve achieved so far. I was pleased with the squad I had last year and I am pleased with, and motivated by, the squad I have this year.
“We still have many challenges ahead of us. Good days, bad days, good fitness levels, bad injuries and plenty of games in short spaces of time.
“I am very motivated for these challenges. We need to keep going.”
