West Ham hit with fresh fitness concerns ahead of big Burnley game
Nuno Espirito Santo has revealed West Ham are sweating over the fitness of more than one player ahead of Saturday’s crunch clash against Burnley.
The Hammers are already without Konstantinos Mavropanos (leg), Oliver Scarles (collarbone) and Niclas Fullkrug (thigh) through injury.
But Espirito Santo has revealed his side have fresh injury concerns heading into Saturday’s big encounter at the London Stadium.
“Some of them, unfortunately [picked up injuries against Newcastle],” he said during today’s press conference.
"After a football match, there are always knocks, problems that we have to deal with in the week. Let’s see. We still have tomorrow.
“I cannot confirm [which players are doubts], and I don’t want to go much further on that, if you understand.”
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Mateus Fernandes, Crysencio Summerville and Callum Wilson were the three players subbed off against Newcastle last week – although at the time there was no suggestion of any injuries.
The Hammers, who languish in 18th, sit three points adrift of Burnley. However momentum is now on their side after Espirito Santo claimed his first win as Hammers boss with a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United last week.
“It's a new game, so what was proven against Newcastle is dead,” the West Ham boss said. “We have to give a lot, so the fans give us more. It was beautiful on Sunday, but we need them again.
“It's going to be a totally different match, against a totally different team. Burnley have a lot of heart and it's going to be a challenge.
“The table now is not a reference for us. We know we're in a tough situation, but we know if we keep improving and performing that will take care of itself.”
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