Confirmed West Ham United starting line-up v Silkeborg
David Moyes has named a strong starting line-up against Silkeborg as West Ham look to maintain their impressive form in Europe this season.
The Hammers are heading into this tie on the back of a 2-0 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League on Monday night (24 October).
Via Twitter, the club have confirmed the starting eleven. The Hammers boss has made nine changes from the previous game. Nayef Aguerd has been included in the starting line-up.
The likes of Declan Rice and Jarrod Bowen have been dropped from the starting line-up.
Here’s the confirmed team: Areola, Coufal, Johnson, Aguerd, Ogbonna, Emerson, Coventry, Lanzini, Benrahma, Fornals and Antonio.
Momentum
The Hammers still need a point to progress through to the next round of this competition, and they cannot take this game lightly.
This is an ideal situation for him to rotate the squad, and give chances to some of the young talents.
At the same time, the Hammers will be looking to maintain their impressive form in this competition and will look to pick up a win.
David Moyes’s side made a poor start to the season, but it seems they are gradually back to their best form.
The Hammers will travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United in the Premier League after this game, and a win here will keep the mood fresh in the squad.
A victory here will seal their fate into the knockout rounds, and it will give them immense belief with a game to spare. Tonight, the club must put in a serious effort to win this game at home.