Michail Antonio set for late fitness test ahead of West Ham clash v Sheffield Utd – report
West Ham United attacker Michail Antonio is set for a late fitness test ahead of the Premier League clash against Sheffield United.
Claret and Hugh have reported on their website the Irons medics are determined for the striker to not return too early once again.
The hamstring injury hampering Antonio is recurring, and David Moyes is set to take advice from his medical team before making a decision.
Antonio is continuing to be checked daily at Rush Green, with this injury having crept up over a number of weeks.
The 30-year-old was taken off in back-to-back games early and was spotted with heavy ice strapped to his leg in games against Spurs and Manchester City.
Despite being missing, the Irons have managed a close game with Liverpool, and three points against London rivals Fulham.
Sebastien Haller has stepped in, and despite failing to impress massively West Ham have managed to get the business done.
With Andriy Yarmolenko a confirmed absence after a positive test for COVID-19, Moyes’ attacking options are limited.
Said Benrahma could be set for a bigger role at Bramall Lane, leaving the Irons will a big gap on the bench in terms of attacking.
Moyes could be tempted to leave Antonio on the bench no matter what, and only use him if he is forced to make a change against the Blades.
No one has attempted more shots on goal or attracted more fouls than Antonio this season in the Hammers squad [WhoScored], and he could be a real miss should he fail this test.
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