West Ham United skipper Declan Rice likely to feature v Wolves
West Ham United skipper Declan Rice is likely to feature against Wolves in the Premier League clash after the international break, as per Claret and Hugh.
Reliable London Stadium insiders Six Foot Two reported on Wednesday (28 September), Moyes was seen looking on uncomfortably when Rice made a challenge in the England v Germany clash.
They suggested that Moyes is concerned that the midfielder does not come back to Rush Green on Friday with any injury or knocks.
“Our source explained that the medical staff were taking a look at that they were reasonably confident he would be available to take his place in the starting line-up,” wrote Claret and Hugh.
Sigh of relief
The news will come as a big sigh of relief to the Hammers camp, as the last thing they need is the injury to their talisman skipper.
This has been a massive summer transfer window where the Hammers spent big on several new players. The results haven’t gone in the way so far, and Moyes finds himself in an uncomfortable position with his job.
The Hammers board understand that he has done a terrific job in the past few seasons to take the club this far, and needs time to find the right system.
Both Wolves and West Ham are at the wrong end of the table and they desperately need points on board. Missing Rice would have been a huge blow.
Moyes has bolstered the midfield this summer by signing Lucas Paqueta and Flynn Downes, but Rice is the fulcrum of the side.
He will be assessed on his return, and chances are high that the England midfielder should be able to start against Wolves.