Pulis urges Rondon to keep Baggies bouncing

He may have been West Bromwich Albion’s record signing and he may have scored three Premier League goals this season, but Baggies boss Tony Pulis has warned Salomon Rondon over complacency.

Rondon was brought to the Hawthorns for £12million in the summer of 2015, and although that record fee was eclipsed by the £13million paid for Nacer Chadli this summer, the Venezuelan hit man is starting to live up to his price tag.

The former Zenit Saint Petersburg striker opened his account for this season in the Baggies’ league opener, giving them a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.

And with strikes against West Ham and Stoke City contributing another four points to West Brom’s tally in recent weeks, Pulis is pleased with his striker’s performances.

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But with just Rondon, Hal Robson Kanu and Saido Berahino available to Pulis up front, the Welshman has warned his star striker against getting too comfortable in the starting 11.

“His form now is fantastic and long may it continue,” said Pulis. “But he has to work hard.

“You can’t relax in this league – it’s non-stop pressure every step of the way.

“If he takes his foot off the pedal it will fall away. The important thing is to make sure he understands that.

“Salomon is a good player. He has shown that over last season and the start of this season.

“Yes, he can get better, he has the ability to get better and hopefully he will.”