“SHOCKING West Ham Bombshell: Niclas Fullkrug and Michail Antonio Return Date REVEALED – You Won’t Believe When They’re Back!”

West Ham are facing a familiar setback after Niclas Fullkrug suffered another injury while away on international duty with Germany.

Last season, the striker endured a nightmare debut campaign at the London Stadium, spending six months sidelined through two separate injuries – one sustained on international duty and another during Graham Potter’s first game in charge.

With a career already marked by fitness troubles, Fullkrug’s latest setback has reignited fears about his long-term reliability.

Reports in Germany confirmed the 31-year-old is dealing with a calf issue ahead of matches against Slovakia and Northern Ireland. He has returned to London for assessment, but initial updates suggest it is not as severe as first feared.

Even so, he is expected to miss the upcoming derby against Tottenham, and recovery could take anywhere between two to four weeks depending on the grade of the problem.

The injury comes at a difficult time for Fullkrug, who has struggled to adapt to the Premier League.

His trademark physicality has been blunted, with statistics showing no player has lost more duels than him in the season’s opening month.

Despite his struggles, West Ham desperately need him fit, as Potter’s only other senior option is Callum Wilson – a striker with his own notorious injury record.

Fullkrug’s absence inevitably sparked speculation about reinforcements. Fans have floated the idea of re-signing Michail Antonio, who left in the summer after rejecting a reduced contract offer.

The 34-year-old is currently a free agent, and his lack of a farewell message to supporters has fuelled rumours of a possible return.

However, West Ham’s board have moved quickly to dismiss the idea. When asked if Antonio might be brought back as cover, a senior club spokesman told Hammers News: “No, Antonio won’t be returning. Thankfully Fullkrug’s injury doesn’t look much.”

This emphatic response leaves Potter relying on Wilson, who impressed with a goal in the 3–0 victory over Nottingham Forest, but whose fitness cannot be guaranteed.

The situation has frustrated many supporters, particularly as the club did not sign the young, pacy striker they had been demanding all summer.

For now, the hope is that Fullkrug’s calf problem is minor. But with a huge clash against Spurs looming and little depth up front, West Ham find themselves once again anxiously monitoring their striker’s availability – a situation that is beginning to feel all too familiar.