West Ham get fresh injury scare ahead of Man City clash as key star Vladimir Coufal is forced out on international duty

West Ham are dealt another injury concern ahead of their match against Manchester City, as crucial player Vladimir Coufal is called up for international action.

West Ham return to the London Stadium this weekend when champions Manchester City visit after three away games in their first four Premier League matches of the season.

Both West Ham and Manchester City have started the new season undefeated. Despite this, Man City are two points ahead of the Hammers after a flawless four-game run.

As a result, both David Moyes and Pep Guardiola have been nominated for manager of the month.

With a win over Manchester City in Saturday’s 3pm kick-off, West Ham might return to the top of the inaugural Premier League table, depending on other results.

However, West Ham may have some injury concerns ahead of the meeting.

West Ham face another injury scare ahead of their match against Manchester City, as crucial player Vladimir Coufal is called up for international action.
As already reported, excellent new addition James Ward-Prowse suffered an injury last Monday that has kept him out of West Ham training since.

Ward-Prowse, who has a goal and three assists in his first four West Ham games, was sent for a scan and will miss the rest of the season. He is anticipated to return to Rush Green today, based on his recovery during the last seven days.

West Ham have been dealt another injury scare ahead of their match against Manchester City, as crucial player Vladimir Coufal has been called up for international action.

Coufal, West Ham’s only genuine right-back option, was not named to the Czech Republic team for their 0-0 tie with Hungary.

Concerning whether a “small” ailment will keep Coufal out of what promises to be his hardest test of the season, as rumors in his country suggest that the Hammers star has picked up a minor injury that will keep him out of the game. According to rumors, Coufal chose to stay in the Czech Republic for treatment rather than fly to Budapest for the match. As a result, the Czech squad was one member short.

The nature of the injury is unknown, although West Ham will surely want to examine Coufal themselves to assess it.

Concerns have been raised over Coufal missing what promises to be his toughest test of the season due to rumors in his home country that the Hammers star has suffered a slight injury that will keep him out of the game. Coufal reportedly elected to remain in the Czech Republic for treatment rather than fly to Budapest for the match. As a result, the Czech squad was without one member.

The nature of the injury is unknown, but West Ham will undoubtedly want to check Coufal to assess it.