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Daniel Davis

Wed 11 March 2026 10:10, UK

West Ham United forward Crysencio Summerville is likely to return from injury in April.

Summerville sustained a calf problem during the Hammers’ FA Cup fifth-round victory against Brentford on Monday night, after coming on at half-time.

He was forced off during extra time but managed to play until the final whistle after receiving treatment. However, the timing of his setback sounded alarm bells at the London Stadium.

While Summerville will miss several matches, his scan results revealed that the setback was not as severe as first thought, an almighty relief for Nuno Espirito Santo.

When will Crysencio Summerville next play for West Ham?

According to Jacob Steinberg, supporters won’t have to wait long to watch him again.

Providing an update on Summerville’s condition, the journalist revealed the “likeliest scenario” is that the winger makes his comeback against Leeds United in the FA Cup on April 4.

His chances of recovering in time to be included in the squad for the Premier League trip to Aston Villa on 22 March have been rated as “very slim”.

Top-flight matches will not be held on the weekend of 28-29 March due to the international break, handing Summerville invaluable time to rebuild his sharpness.

West Ham, of course, need the Dutchman back as soon as possible, but there will certainly be sympathy for him after his international hopes were dealt a cruel blow.

Indeed, he was expected to be handed a Netherlands call-up, but will now instead stay at Rush Green to ensure he is fighting fit for the crucial relegation run-in.

Off the pitch, meanwhile, Napoli are “convinced” Summerville is a viable transfer target, following his scintillating second half to the campaign.

Who will play instead of Summerville?

Losing such a crucial player at a decisive point of the campaign will have come as a bitter blow, but the Hammers do have ready-made replacements to call upon.

Adama Traore has proven he can cause havoc down the left-hand side, registering four goal contributions in seven matches under Nuno down that flank while at Wolves.

He also delivered an impressive performance against Brentford in the cup, winning the penalty that Jarrod Bowen converted, and at least for now, he is an ideal stopgap option.

Nuno could also turn to loanee Keiber Lamadrid, brought in from Venezuelan outfit Deportivo La Guaira in January, despite his making just one appearance to date.

Either way, the Hammers will be anxiously waiting for Summerville to return.