ExWHUemployee: Lucas Paqueta could start for West Ham United v Crystal Palace in Premier League
West Ham United are set for a “huge” boost over the fitness of Lucas Paqueta this weekend, according to ExWHUemployee.
The Hammers take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday 6th November, with the Brazilian set to be in the squad after his serious injury issues.
David Moyes could even decide to start Paqueta if he is deemed fit enough, with question marks said to be around the selection of Tomas Soucek this week.
Writing on the West Ham Way website, Ex shared the latest news coming from the London Stadium as Moyes gets set for his latest boost.
“David Moyes is set to be given a huge boost as the clubs record signing edges close to a return to action,” he wrote.
“Lucas Paqueta has been out of action since injuring his collarbone against Southampton over a fortnight ago, and question marks had loomed over the seriousness of the injury.
“On Sunday our Hammers take on Crystal Palace in a London derby at London Stadium, with Paqueta expected to make the squad. If Paqueta is deemed match fit by the manager, it is likely he’ll slot straight back into the starting lineup as West Ham have recently had to juggle the midfield in his absence.”
Class.
The Brazilian is oozing confidence when on the pitch, and it is no doubt that he has been a huge miss with his creative flair like nothing we have seen in years.
West Ham United are simply better with him in the squad and on the pitch, so getting him back in that starting XI will be imperative for Moyes and the Irons.
Crystal Palace will be praying that he won’t be fit enough, but everything seems to be pointing towards him being ready as most of the squad was rested in the Conference League.
Another positive is Gianluca Scamacca, who is no doubt much better himself with Paqueta behind him, so it comes with multiple positives for the boys in claret and blue.
It is time to really put our foot down on the gas ahead of the World Cup break, with two wins being huge to catapult us back towards that top seven after the dreadful start to the season.
Welcome back, Lucas.