West Ham should not worry about the patellar tendon rupture sustained by Joe Gomez in the past if they are to sign the Liverpool defender, according to Dr Rajpal Brar.
The injury expert claims it also helps that the England international played under Jurgen Klopp and given the German's pressing style, it will have helped the 27-year-old become even fitter.
This comes after Sean Whetstone reported on 7 August that the Hammers want to sign the centre-back, who can also play as a right-back, from Liverpool and any deal will cost them £45million.
Speaking exclusively with West Ham Zone, Brar, a specialist in Physical Therapy and a Sports Scientist, said:
"He’s had a major injury, which was a patellar tendon rupture but has come out of it quite well.
"Additionally, playing for Liverpool and the type of fitness and mental strength required under Jurgen Klopp also bodes quite well.
"The club will be assessing that physical capacity along with his off-pitch habits but as far as last season’s availability goes, it’s definitely a signing that any club would consider."
The Hammers already secured Jean-Clair Todibo and Max Kilman's signings in the centre-back positions.
Additionally, Aaron Wan-Bissaka's signing covers the right-back role.
Gomez, priced at £45million, would be a luxury the club cannot afford, given their investment in other areas.
His cost doesn't justify the need when they've already addressed their defensive needs with more cost-effective, high-potential signings.
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