Injury expert rules West Ham Said Benrahma out of Manchester City clash
West Ham United could face table toppers Manchester City on Sunday without up to three starting XI players.
The Hammers are still very much in the race to play in the Europa League next season as they are placed in the seventh position of the league table, just three points behind sixth-placed Manchester United with a game in hand.
However, their task is looking a difficult one and as per the injury expert, the London-based might be without their three starting XI players for the clash.
Winger Said Benrahma has been ruled out of the fixture with an ankle injury whereas veteran defender Craig Dawson and star striker Michail Antonio have 50% chances of starting the match.
Concerning news:
The news will be concerning for the West Ham fans as a defeat in their next match would nearly make it impossible for the side to cement a place in the Europa League next season.
Benrahma’s absence will be a significant blow for the Hammers as he is the club’s third-highest goal scorer (8) and assist provider (6) in the campaign.
Antonio, who has a 50% chance of starting the contest, is another vital player whose presence will mean a big deal for the London-based outing. He is the club’s second-highest goal scorer (9) and assists provide (7) in the Premier League.
The development will also be a concerning one for the Liverpool fans who will be hoping for a miraculous win for the Irons for them to have any chance of securing a Premier League title this year.
It will be interesting to see how manager David Moyes will assemble the playing XI to ensure that West Ham will have a good chance of securing an unlikely win against an in-form City side.
In other West Ham news, David Sullivan is set to offer £33million to another businessman to complete the takeover of an EFL club.