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West Ham vs West Brom

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West Ham host West Brom on 31 October. Brummie Road Ender highlights an awkward pattern for the hosts: two 6-0 wins this season, but no league win in the five matches in which they have conceded first. Konstantinos Mavropanos is still expected to miss out.

Nuno Espírito Santo says Jarrod Bowen has rejoined training after twisting his ankle and seems okay, while Mohamadou Kanté's availability remains unclear. A Remembrance tribute is planned before kick-off.

No-Guff Summary

  • West Ham host West Brom in the Championship on 31 October.
  • Brummie Road Ender says West Ham have not won any of their five league games after conceding first, despite two 6-0 wins this season.
  • Mavropanos is expected to miss the match, though The72, citing The Athletic, says his knee injury is less serious than first feared.
  • Nuno says Bowen rejoined training on Friday after an ankle twist and seems okay; his selection is still to be confirmed. Kanté's availability remains unclear.
  • West Ham have planned a Remembrance tribute before kick-off.
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Mavropanos availability in doubt for West Brom

West Ham may have a defensive decision to make before West Brom: ExWHUEmployee, as reported by Claret&Hugh, says Konstantinos Mavropanos may need a scan on his knee and could miss the match. Neither the scan nor his absence has been confirmed.

Claret&Hugh columnist Gonzo wants Airidas Golambeckis to get another chance if Mavropanos cannot play. That is a selection argument, not an indication of Nuno Espírito Santo's plans.

Sources

  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Argues that Airidas Golambeckis should get another chance if Konstantinos Mavropanos is unavailable, while reporting that ExWHUEmployee says the defender may need a scan on a knee injury.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Argues that West Ham should start quickly against West Brom, citing both sides’ records of conceding first and discussing possible selection changes for Saturday.
  • The West Ham Way (opens in a new tab) — Argues that Adama Boiro may be a distant option at left-back against West Brom, as West Ham weigh alternatives if Morato moves into central defence following Mavropanos’s injury.
  • West Ham World (opens in a new tab) — Argues that West Ham should start aggressively against West Brom, citing both teams' differing records after conceding first.