Doctor: West Ham player may require a late fitness test against Ipswich following a recent injury.
West Ham striker Niclas Fullkrug likely to face a late fitness test before the Ipswich Town clash on 5 October at London Stadium, says Dr. Rajpal Brar.
The injury expert suggests that the player is dealing with Achilles tendinopathy, based on comments made by Julen Lopetegui.
The manager mentioned that the player was uncertain for the match against Brentford on 28 September but ultimately did not make the match-day squad.
In an exclusive interview with West Ham Zone, Dr. Rajpal Brar, a specialist in physical therapy and sports science, said:
“It seems he’s experiencing Achilles tendinopathy based on the manager’s remarks. A late fitness test is likely if he’s nearing a return.
The best-case scenario would be mid-cord Achilles tendinopathy, while the worst case is insertional near the heel, which takes longer to recover from and is more easily aggravated.
However, it appears to be the former, and I expect him to be back next weekend if he trains well.”
Niclas Fullkrug’s Premier League Status
Niclas Fullkrug has yet to start a Premier League match for West Ham.
The German international has appeared in three league games, all as a substitute.
He did start in the EFL Cup match against Bournemouth, which Lopetegui’s team won 1-0.
Fullkrug was not initially a widely popular signing at the London Stadium, so he will need to perform soon to win over the fans.
