Graham Potter praises ‘fantastic’ West Ham star ahead of Newcastle showdown.
Graham Potter hails West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen for his outstanding form after injury return.
West Ham have gained momentum in recent matches, securing consecutive Premier League victories for the first time since March 2024, when they defeated Arsenal and Leicester City.
A key figure in their recent resurgence has been Jarrod Bowen.
Bowen was sidelined for over a month after sustaining a foot injury during West Ham’s 5-0 home loss to title-chasing Liverpool in December.
However, he returned ahead of schedule and has since netted twice in four matches, playing a crucial role in collecting valuable points.
As West Ham prepare to face Newcastle on Monday night, he will be eager to add to his goal tally.
Manager Graham Potter praised Bowen’s impact, acknowledging the challenges of returning from injury. “Jarrod’s been fantastic,” Potter told whufc.com.
“It’s difficult to expect a player to be at their absolute best immediately after a layoff, but he has made a strong contribution since coming back.
There’s still room for improvement, which is exciting.”
Potter emphasized Bowen’s influence, stating, “Having him on the pitch is massive for us. He’ll only get better as he regains full match sharpness through more games and training.”
Bowen has been West Ham’s standout performer in recent years, often compensating for the team’s lack of a prolific centre-forward.
Despite his injury setbacks this season, the England international has managed seven goals and four assists in 23 league appearances.
With confidence high, he will be looking to help West Ham extend their winning run to three matches at Newcastle’s expense.
The Hammers’ recent success has lifted them 16 points clear of the relegation zone, and after a turbulent start to his tenure, Potter will be aiming for a strong finish to the campaign in East London.
