ExWHUemployee: Manuel Lanzini could still feature for West Ham United v Watford
West Ham United midfielder Manuel Lanzini could still be available for the Premier League clash against Watford, according to ExWHUemployee.
David Moyes confirmed in his latest press conference that the South American missed the Kidderminster clash with an Achilles injury.
Although doubt was cast on his availability, Lanzini could yet still feature at the London Stadium this evening.
Writing on the West Ham Way Patreon page (7 February, 3:13 pm), Ex shared the positive update after Moyes’ press conference.
“The manager also confirmed in his press conference that Masuaku and Lanzini both missed the Kidderminster game through injury.
“Masukau’s dodgy knee was playing up and they will require a specialist to look at it again. Lanzini has an Achilles injury which is being monitored although he could be available for Watford.”
Brilliant news.
Moyes insisted that Lanzini needed time, so if he was to be involved in the squad this evening, it would be miraculous.
It would be a major boost, though, with the diamond one of our standout players in recent weeks before his injury.
Lanzini was a standout in the FA Cup victory over Leeds in January, scoring the opener and controlling the game from midfield.
That could be something needed against Watford, who are expected to be harder to break down under Roy Hodgson.
Given we made no signings in January, keeping the injury count low is vital between now and the end of the season, so an imminent return of Lanzini would be massive – fingers crossed.
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