Potter’s injury bulletin | welcome news ahead of Leicester clash
Graham Potter’s press session ahead of each match is normally a portent of disappointment with news of another player being unable to recover in time for the next fixture. Similarly under Lopetegui we were treated to his ‘one or two little problems’ that usually meant he’d fallen out with someone and was going to leave them out of the match day squad.
After a tough away fixture against the – former – Premier League’s title contenders, there were worries that several of the players would need a break or would have niggles or knocks after such a hard-fought away win.
Potter gave a summary – still no Lucas Paquetá – ankle – no Vlad Coufal – hamstring strain – or Crysencio Summerville – hamstring again – Niclas Fullkrug – hamstring or Michail Antonio. The brilliant news is that he has a full team from last Saturday fit and raising to go again with none of the Arsenal match day squad joining the sick list.
Brilliant news indeed at this stage of the season. West Ham’s squad will be raring to go seeking to avenge the stinging 1-3 loss the Foxes inflicted on us in December during Ruud Van Nistlerooy’s first game in charge. Since then Leicester’s form has nose dived and they are still smarting from a 4-0 loss to Brentford last time out. One- time West Ham Managerial candidate Van Nistlerooy is now very much fighting for his own job at Leicester having endured a wretched three months.
With no new injuries or knocks to worry about, Graham Potter can name an unchanged squad but probably start a different eleven to be more aggressive against relegation candidates Leicester. The game is televised on TNT so you’ll get a chance to watch it live.
