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Where will West Ham’s injury list fit back into the squad upon return?

By Scott Johnson

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Manuel Lanzini of West Ham United celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Everton at London Stadium on May 13, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Manuel Lanzini of West Ham United celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Everton at London Stadium on May 13, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 20: Andriy Yarmolenko of West Ham United reacts to a injury during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur at London Stadium on October 20, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 20: Andriy Yarmolenko of West Ham United reacts to a injury during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur at London Stadium on October 20, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

Player: Yarmolenko

Position: Right Wing

Previous Role

After being eased into the first team due to a lack of match practice it looked as though Yarmolenko was becoming an established member of the first team. He has a wicked left foot and was giving many a right back issues during the game. Many thought he was having more impact than Anderson at the time, and losing him when we did looked like it would stunt our momentum.

Expected Return Date: April 27

Role on Return

With Snodgrass currently on fire and Diangana snapping at his heels for the RW role I don’t think we’re going to see Yarmolenko get much Premier League gametime this season. His injury was a nasty one and with previous issues it’s likely that Pellegrini will take the most cautious route on his rehab. Especially when our current options are doing so well.

Snodgrass is currently in outstanding form and Diangana looks as though he will compete for the RW position for years and year to come. Both offer a little more two footedness than the Ukrainian, although Yarmo’s left foot has fired more goals than either of the others’. For me I think Yarmo is likely to be moved to a rotation role when fully fit, although who knows if Snodgrass and Diangana can keep their current form up.