Said Benrahma in France ahead of West Ham v Man United – ExWHUemployee
West Ham star Said Benrahma is currently in France ahead of the Premier League clash against Manchester United, according to ExWHUemployee
Algeria were sent crashing out of the African Cup of Nations this week, with the winger immediately jetting back to the UK from Cameroon.
It looks as though his effort will be in vain, though, as he looks likely to miss the trip to Old Trafford this afternoon.
Writing on the West Ham Way Patreon, Ex shared the update that will leave many fans disappointed ahead of the clash.
“Sadly it looks like Benrahma might not be back in time for the fixture against Manchester United,” he wrote.
“The player is currently in France and isn’t expected to make it back to the game tomorrow in time to feature.”
So close.
It looks as though Benrahma was so close to being available, but may have left it too late to make a difference for the Irons this afternoon.
With differing isolation rules and travel restrictions, it was always going to be touch and go for the Algerian star.
Benrahma was missed against the likes of Leeds in that loss, with his direct running style and flair something that could have been the difference.
David Moyes will need to find an answer to our lack of cutting edge and chance creation in the side at this moment, with more needed from the likes of Michail Antonio.
Hopefully, that comes at Old Trafford, although without Benrahma.
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