WEST HAM’S £17M SUPERSTAR IN TOTAL MELTDOWN: INJURY-RAVAGED LOAN SPELL EXPLODES INTO UTTER CHAOS – YOU WON’T BELIEVE HOW BAD IT’S GOTTEN!
Maxwel Cornet’s loan spell at Genoa has turned into a nightmare rather than the fresh start it was intended to be.
The Ivorian winger’s time in Italy has been marred by recurring injuries, minimal game time, and managerial upheaval — all while West Ham United continue to pay around 75% of his reported £3.38 million annual wages.
Cornet rejoined Genoa for the 2025/26 campaign after spending a short period there earlier in the year, making seven appearances under Patrick Vieira.
The move was supposed to help the 29-year-old revive his career following a difficult stint at West Ham, where he has failed to make a lasting impression since arriving from Burnley for £17 million in 2022.
Unfortunately, his second spell in Serie A has been plagued by the same familiar problems — injuries and inconsistency.
So far this season, Cornet has featured just three times, totalling a mere 74 minutes of action.
Across both of his loan stints with Genoa, he has missed 159 days through various injuries, including calf and abductor issues, muscular strains, and minor knocks.
His overall injury record paints a bleak picture — he was sidelined for 152 days during his debut season at West Ham with a calf injury, missing 31 matches, while during his 2018/19 campaign at Lyon, he endured six separate injuries, sitting out 14 games.
Adding to his struggles, Genoa’s decision to dismiss Vieira — the manager who championed Cornet’s return — has created further uncertainty.
There are whispers that the incoming coach could seek to terminate the loan early, returning the winger to the London Stadium.
Such a move would echo his ill-fated loan at Southampton, which was also cut short due to fitness issues.
With his West Ham contract running until 2027, Cornet’s long-term future remains in limbo.
When Claret & Hugh contacted a club source about a potential recall, the response was blunt: “They wouldn’t want him back — he can’t get a game there.”
Yet, earlier in September, another insider revealed that the loan deal was arranged because “West Ham need him playing.”
For now, Cornet, West Ham, and Genoa will all be hoping the second half of the season finally offers stability, fitness, and a chance at redemption — but time is rapidly running out.
