West Ham United vs Fulham injury news as six ruled out and two doubts

West Ham United and Fulham go head-to-head in a London derby on Sunday afternoon.

Surpiringly, Fulham have outperformed the Hammers so far this season, picking up four more points than this weekend’s hosts.

It has been a fine start to the season for the Cottagers, while West Ham will be disappointed with their efforts so far this term.

David Moyes’ men have picked up just seven points from eight games, and the pressure is on for them to step up their game this weekend as they look to build on wins over Wolves and Anderlecht.

For the visit of Fulham, new signing Nayef Aguerd remains out, yet to play for his new club.

Maxwel Cornet is also out after coming off with a thigh injury last weekend, likely meaning Pablo Fornals comes in.

Moyes said in his pre-match press conference: “Maxwel isn’t available for the game. We think he’s got a small calf strain. I don’t think it’s as bad as maybe we first feared, but it’s still gonna keep him out for certainly a few days.

“Hopefully, he’s back next week, but we’ll need to see how he is.

“We’ve got a few knocks and niggles like everybody else when you’re the morning after the game on a Thursday and you’re getting asked the questions on a Friday. It’s very difficult not to say that you’ve knocks and niggles.

“But hopefully, it will be okay for the time we get around to the game on Sunday.”

On the other side, Fulham have been dealt a huge blow, with star striker Aleksandar Mitrovica big doubt with an ankle injury.

Marco Silva has said: “He was out (on the training pitch) today (Friday) but we will have to assess again him tomorrow.

“He is still a doubt but he is getting better. He has small some small damage in his foot. We are working with him and while it is not serious, we need to get him fit.”

Carlos Vinicius and Bobby Decordova-Reid are the options to replace the in-form Serbian.

Antonee Robison, Kenny Tete, Manor Solomon and Willian all remain sidelined after struggling of late, and Layvin Kurzawa is a doubt after picking up a knock last time out.

But it’s not all bad news, with Joao Paulinha potentially returning after missing out of late.

Harry Wilson could also feature after struggling with a knee injury in the early stages of the season.