West Ham vs Leicester City injury news as 6 ruled out and 2 doubts
A look at the early injury news ahead of West Ham’s Premier League clash with Leicester City,
West Ham are now preparing for a date with Leicester City on Thursday evening as they look to build on a huge away win over Arsenal. The Hammers delivered a huge blow to Arsenal’s title hopes, and they will be hoping that the win is the start of a good run of form having failed to hit the ground running under Graham Potter.
Thursday’s opponents Leicester need to find form quickly if they want to avoid the drop, currently five points from safety and with time slipping away. Here we round up the latest injury news surrounding both teams heading into the game.
Issahaku Fatawu - Out
Fatawu is out until later in the year after an ACL injury.
Ricardo Pereira - Out
This one will come a little soon for Pereira. Van Nistelrooy said last week: “Ricardo is making good progress in his comeback. He’s part of team training. Hopefully, in the coming weeks, that can be more, and he can be part of games as well.”
James Justin - Doubt
Van Nistelrooy said last week: “Ricardo is making good progress in his comeback. He’s part of team training. Hopefully, in the coming weeks, that can be more, and he can be part of games as well.”
Michail Antonio - Out
Antonio is out long term. He is currently in Dubai and back doing some jogging.
Crysencio Summerville - Out
Potter said last week: “Cry is making progress, but a similar timeline, and we're looking at the other side of the international break.”
Lucas Paquetá - Out
Potter said at the same time: “He went over on his ankle in a little bit of a collision with Aaron Wan Bissaka. So yeah, he'll be missing for the game, and probably Leicester as well.”
Vladimir Coufal - Doubt
Potter said last week: “Vlad still has a bit of a feeling, so I think the game will come a little too soon for him. He's got an outside chance for Leicester.”
Niclas Fullkrug - Out
Fullkrug is out longer term with no clear return date currently.
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