About two weeks ago, we shared a graphic from the BBC showing the ‘injury league table,’ with West Ham United at the bottom, boasting the fewest days injured for first-team players this season.
However, yesterday, Lopetegui’s luck changed, and now he faces challenges across his squad, with at least five players likely to miss the upcoming match against Liverpool.
At a time when even West Ham’s strongest lineup would struggle against the top-of-the-table Reds, missing five players makes the task even harder—especially given the team’s difficulty in dominating bottom-placed Southampton.
Lucas Fabianski will be out for at least ten days due to concussion protocol after being stretchered off against Southampton.
Alphonse Areola will need to stay healthy, as the only backup keeper is Wes Foderingham.
Max Kilman left the field with a shoulder injury that couldn’t be treated by spray or strapping.
Lopetegui confirmed after the game that Kilman is doubtful for Liverpool, having been a regular starter this season.
Carlos Soler was substituted at halftime after aggravating a knee injury and is also expected to miss the Liverpool match.
Both Guido Rodriguez and Tomas Soucek picked up yellow cards, meaning they are suspended for the Liverpool game, leaving five likely absentees.
Fortunately, Lucas Paquetá will return from suspension, and Edson Alvarez has no issues, leaving just two fit and ready midfielders for the match.
