EXCLUSIVE BOMBSHELL: Nuno’s Nightmare EXPLODES! £19M West Ham Superstar CRIPPLED in Horror Injury – OUT 6 WEEKS, Season in TATTERS!
West Ham United boss Nuno Espirito Santo has suffered another setback, with key defender Konstantinos Mavropanos ruled out for up to six weeks due to a hamstring injury.
The Greek centre-back sustained the problem during last week’s home defeat to Brentford, leaving the pitch on a medi-cart at the London Stadium. Scans have since confirmed he will miss at least a month of action.
Mavropanos Sidelined in Another Blow for Nuno
Mavropanos, widely regarded as Nuno’s first-choice partner for Max Kilman in central defence, has been a crucial figure for West Ham since his £19 million move from Stuttgart in August 2023.
His absence forces Nuno to rely on Jean-Clair Todibo to fill the void as the team fights to escape the Premier League’s relegation zone.
Although the injury is not expected to have long-term consequences, it could not have come at a worse time for a struggling side desperate for stability.
West Ham’s woes deepened with a 2-1 loss away to Leeds United, just four days after the damaging defeat to Brentford.
That result left the Hammers second from bottom in the table with the worst goal difference in the league at minus 13.
Confidence within the squad has hit rock bottom, and the upcoming clash with Champions League side Newcastle United on Sunday looks daunting.
Nuno’s men have lost all four home games this season and are winless in six matches overall.
Adding to the injury crisis, young left-back Ollie Scarles is also facing time out after injuring his shoulder during the Leeds match.
The 19-year-old, a product of the club’s academy and FA Youth Cup winner two years ago, fell awkwardly and had to be treated with oxygen before being substituted.
His versatility — he can also play as a centre-back — makes his loss another major headache for Nuno.
Up front, Germany international Niclas Füllkrug remains sidelined with an ankle issue sustained on international duty last month, leaving Nuno short of attacking options.
Veteran forward Callum Wilson, 33, was called off the bench at Elland Road following Scarles’ withdrawal as the manager reshuffled his lineup.
With injuries mounting and results worsening, West Ham are expected to be active in the January transfer window.
Reinforcements in defence and attack are the club’s top priorities as they look to spark a revival.
After hosting Newcastle, the Hammers face another crucial home test against fellow strugglers Burnley — a fixture they cannot afford to lose, especially given they have not won at the London Stadium since February 27.
