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Scott Mason

Fri 1 May 2026 8:40, UK

West Ham United could have their medical department to thank for their 2026 upturn in form.

The Hammers are on an upwards trajectory, and if they continue on their current path, they should safely steer away from relegation.

A crucial match against Brentford looms this weekend, with this London derby providing a chance for the Irons to go further ahead of 18th-place Tottenham.

The Lilywhites face Aston Villa, which poses to be a difficult fixture for the north London outfit.

If all goes well, the Irons could go five points clear of the drop zone, and by the end of the season, West Ham’s injuries, or lack thereof, could be the secret behind Nuno Espirito Santo’s turnaround.

What is West Ham’s injury record this season?

West Ham have not had many injuries this season, with the only real blow coming to mind being Crysencio Summerville in the middle of March.

The Dutch winger was in fine form, and with international friendlies on at that time, it was a cruel blow. However, the Hammers have been one of the best when it comes to preventing injuries overall.

According to the Daily Mail, West Ham have had the fewest number of total days lost to injury in the Premier League with 404.

Furthermore, West Ham have had the fewest injuries with a total of 16 throughout the course of the whole season so far.

That total may very well be the backbone of the Hammers’ resurgence, with Nuno able to steady the ship by formulating a plan with a stable side.

The Portuguese manager was allowed to develop relationships on the pitch, and that could be the secret behind West Ham’s top-half form in 2026.

Ultimately, whether it is luck or solid advice from the medical department, that area of the Hammers’ backroom staff deserves plenty of praise.

Statistically, they are the best in the Premier League this season.

Who has taken up the total of West Ham’s injury days?

To make matters even better, when it comes to which players have been laid off for most of the season, it is third-choice goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski that takes up most of the days.

According to Transfermarkt, the Polish shot-stopper has been sidelined for 225 days due to a back injury and has missed 34 matches this season.

In truth, while Fabianski is a fan favourite, he would not have played many games, if any at all. The 41-year-old is behind both Mads Hermansen and Alphonse Areola in the pecking order.

It is a remarkable feat from the medical department to keep a vast majority of the squad fit for most of the season.