West Ham injury update ahead of vital Sevilla clash

West Ham face Sevilla in the second leg of the Europa League Round of 16 stage on Thursday looking to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the match in Spain last week. The big question is will Michai Antonio, Aaron Cresswell and Jarrod Bowen be back.

It is surely one of the club’s most anticipated games in recent years and the London Stadium is expected to be rocking as the six time competition winners arrive having been tested in the first leg.

The Hammers have lots of injury concerns with David Moyes keeping news close to his chest but there have been rumours on who will play and miss out.

West Ham welcome Sevilla in the Europa League knockout stage. Will Michail Antonio, Aaron Cresswell and Jarrod Bowen make the team for the massive game.

Michail Antonio and Aaron Cresswell both went off injured in the 2-1 emotion filled win over Aston Villa on Sunday.

Moyes refused to give an update on them after the game saying, “I don’t really know yet but if I did I would not tell you because I am not going to let Sevilla know any idea whether they’re going to be fit or not.”

However, according to Football London, Antonio and Cresswell could both return for West Ham’s biggest match in years. The striker didn’t not hurt his hamstring as first feared but instead his thigh, there’s a chance he misses out but there remains hope. Cresswell was spotted leaving the London Stadium limping but he is likely to be okay.

Nikola Vlasic missed out versus Villa due to a knock, he had the best chance for West Ham in the first leg. He is expected to be back after recovering from his minor injury. He was probably saved as a precaution.

Jarrod Bowen injured his ankle in the narrow 1-0 loss to Liverpool. There are fears the ‘on fire’ Bowen won’t recover in time for the Sevilla game. West Ham play Tottenham at the weekend in yet another huge game, he is a doubt for that one too at the moment. It is a big blow as he has been one of the Hammers’ best players this season but he should be back for the end of season run in after the international break.

Vladimir Coufal has been out after a hernia operation. He remains sidelined with either Ben Johnson or Ryan Fredericks predicted to start in his place.