Fulham have received a much-needed boost ahead of this Saturday’s London derby with West Ham United at Craven Cottage.
As reported by West London Sport, the Hammers are likely to be without two influential players for the 5.30 kick-off.
Central midfielder Jack Wilshere has been ruled out for the third game in a row with a persistent ankle injury, whilst striker Lucas Perez is struggling with a foot problem.
Wilshere moved to the London Stadium on a free transfer in the summer and will be a big loss to the Hammers given his creativity on the ball.
Perez sustained his injury in the first half of last weekend’s 3-2 win over Crystal Palace and was replaced by fit-again Andy Carroll.
Should he not be fit to start at the Cottage, Carroll is likely to take his place in the starting XI.
On the duo, West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini said:
Lucas Perez has a pain in his foot, we are reviewing him and tomorrow we will see who will be in the squad. Jack Wilshere will not be involved in this game.
The Hammers go into the match on the back of three consecutive victories, whilst Claudio Ranieri’s Fulham will be hoping to use their home advantage to end their three-match winless run and climb off the foot of the Premier League table.
