West Ham vs Nottingham Forest early injury news as 5 ruled out and 1 doubt
All the latest injury news surrounding West Ham and Nottingham Forest ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash.
West Ham are back in action on Sunday when they face Champions League hopefuls Nottingham Forest. Amid a disastrous campaign, the Hammers managed a momentary reprieve last weekend when they defeated Manchester United away from home.
The Irons are now up onto 40 points, and they have six points left available as they look to drum up some sort of momentum heading towards next season. Graham Potter’s men have the chance to have a big say on the Champions League race this weekend, taking on a Forest side that is currently in seventh place and just one point behind Chelsea in fifth, the final Champions League spot.
Forest know that if they lose this one and results go against them, they could be out of the race with a game to spare, while if they can get a positive result, they know they can keep the race in their own hands given they face Chelsea in their final games. The East Midlands side come into this one managing some unwanted headlines after their owner marched onto the pitch to remonstrate with manager Nuno Espirito Santo after last weekend’s draw with Leicester City.
As West Ham prepare to welcome Forest, we have rounded up all the latest injury news surrounding both teams.
Taiwo Awoniyi - Out
Awoniyi required surgery after a pretty unusual injury, He had surgery that ended his season, with a statement confirming at the time: “The Club can confirm Taiwo Awoniyi has undergone urgent surgery following an abdominal injury sustained during Sunday’s match against Leicester City.”
Callum Hudson-Odoi - Out
The winger has a hamstring injury, and barring a surprise, he will be out here. Santo said before the last game: “He is improving, but he is not going to be available for this game. Hopefully, he can feature again this season.”
Murillo - Doubt
Murillo is hoping to return from his hamstring issue. Santo said last week: “He has been able to do part of the training sessions. But we still have to assess him tomorrow. He is doing part of the training session, not the full session. Hopefully, for Sunday.”
Eric Da Silva - Out
There has been no news on Da Silva’s return. Santo has simply said: “We have a lot of players to assess. All the players who have been out are important to us.”
Michail Antonio - Out
Antonio will not return this season, and it is unclear when he will be fit enough to play after his leg break. Antonio has said previously: “Yes, 100 per cent, I will play again. Overall, they say it will be between six to 12 months before my leg starts healing properly.”
Crysencio Summerville - Out
It was hoped that Summerville could return this season, but he and the club have now elected for hamstring surgery. He will be back for "first few weeks of pre-season".
Edson Alvarez - Fit
Alvarez was absent for a few weeks with a back injury, but he was able to come off the bench last time out. The midfielder should be close to a start here.
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