Julen Lopetegui has confirmed Niclas Fullkrug is injured and gained’t play in opposition to Spurs on Saturday afternoon.
The Hammers will journey throughout city to face London rivals Spurs on the weekend for the primary match within the Premier League because the current worldwide break.
Nonetheless, if the Hammers, who sit twelfth within the desk, are to leapfrog Spurs in ninth, they need to accomplish that with out the assistance of summer time signing Fullkrug.
The 31-year-old joined the Hammers from Borussia Dortmund two months in the past for a reported £27.5 million payment. The Germany worldwide has struggled since arriving within the nation’s capital although.
West Ham harm information: Julen Lopetegui confirms Niclas Fullkrug out of match in opposition to Spurs
Battling an ankle harm, the previous Dortmund hitman has already missed 5 matches for his new membership.
And confirming the Hannover-born striker will probably be out for at the very least one other match, Lopetegui, who spoke to Sky Sports activities reporters on Thursday, mentioned: “A little bit bit difficult with this harm.
“We’re ready [for him to recover]. It’s true we have been pondering that he can be out for 2 weeks most and hopefully he’s going to be prepared for the subsequent matches, however proper now, he’s out.”
Fullkrug’s absence will function a blow to West Ham, who’ve managed only one win of their final six conferences in opposition to Ange Postecoglou’s aspect.
The German has but to start out a recreation within the Premier League and has thus far made simply three substitute’s appearances.
Michail Antonio and Danny Ings are each out there, however neither participant appears to suit into the supervisor’s long run plans, so followers could also be anticipating Mohammed Kudus to make his eighth begin of the season.
Saturday afternoon’s early kick-off between Spurs and West Ham is scheduled to kick-off at 12:30 p.m. (UK time) and can broadcast stay on TNT Sports activities.
