ExWHUemployee shares eight potential debutants in West Ham United squad v FCSB
With West Ham already confirmed as Group B winners in the Europa Conference League, David Moyes has decided to take a young squad to Romania.
The Hammers boast a 100% record in Europe this season, and the 15 points amassed in their first five games were enough to see them crowned Group B champions.
It’s left a dead-rubber tie against FCSB in the final group game on Thursday evening, but Moyes is using it as an opportunity to field an extremely young side.
ExWHUemployee has reported the travelling squad via The West Ham Way, which includes eight youngsters yet to appear for the Hammers’ first team.
From the suggested squad, Krisztian Hegyi, Kaelan Casey, Regan Clayton, Michael Forbes, Divin Mubama, Lewis Orford, Oliver Scarles and Kamarai Swyer are all yet to make their West Ham debuts.
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While Thursday’s tie may not provide competitive excitement regarding points or qualification, West Ham fans will still be eager to tune in and watch the latest batch of young players prove themselves on the big stage.
It’s a fantastic opportunity for the club’s academy to shine, and credit to Moyes for handing so many exciting young players the chance to travel in Europe and feature in the first-team squad.
It’s unlikely that every youngster on the list will make their West Ham debut, but it’s bound to be a memorable night for many of the players and their families.
They’ll be keen to impress and shouldn’t hold back or be intimidated by FCSB. The Romanian side sit bottom of the group on just two points, and there’s a chance for this young West Ham side to make a real statement on Thursday.
On top of that, it’s a great chance for Moyes to give some of the first-team stars a well-deserved rest ahead of a London derby against Crystal Palace on the weekend.