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Alphonse Areola injury

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Nuno Espírito Santo says a dead leg has kept Alphonse Areola out of recent games, after an earlier calf injury. Claret&Hugh reports that sources close to West Ham deny a rift and expect him back in the squad when fit.

No-Guff Summary

  • Nuno says Areola suffered a dead leg and is being assessed day by day.
  • Claret&Hugh reports that an earlier calf injury caused his late withdrawal before the Southampton cup match.
  • Unnamed sources close to West Ham deny a rift and say he will return to the matchday squad when fit.