AHEAD of tonight’s London Stadium encounter Nuno Espírito Santo has a tough call to make regarding his starting eleven. However much the lure of a cup quarter final temps the Hammers to go ‘full strength’, the greater good is to save key players’ legs with the final nine games of the Premier League campaign just a few days away.
With that in mind and with the good news that striker Pablo is fit again and in the Hammers’ starting eleven! Nuno Espirito Santo has named a rotated side to take on Brentford tonight. What is encouraging with the Portuguese frontman being back in the match day squad is that he’s likely to be available for selection at the weekend against Manchester City – when his high energy, fast paced pressing game will be much needed.
West Ham’s side has been published for tonight’s fifth round cup tie and Nuno rotates:
West Ham United:
Areola | Walker Peters , Disasi, Mavropanos, Scarles,| Soucek, Fernandes, Kanté | Bowen, Traore, Pablo
Intriguing!
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We’ll be back at full time with Gonzo’s player ratings and an opportunity for you to post your own comments live after the game. And don’t forget the quarter final draw takes place before the kick off at London Stadium tonight.