West Brom boss Alan Pardew will continue to pick Jay Rodriguez but insists the striker is angry about being charged by the Football Association.
Rodriguez was accused of using racist language following a clash with Brighton's Gaetan Bong, an allegation Pardew fears could follow the one-cap England player for the rest of his career.
Bong accused the 28-year-old during Albion's 2-0 Premier League win last month and Rodriguez was charged by the Football Association on Thursday. He has until next Friday to respond.
Albion go to Chelsea in the Premier League on Monday with Rodriguez set to feature despite the controversy.