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West Ham played a behind-closed-doors friendly against Ipswich Town during the international break.
While many players are away on international duty, others remain in training with the coaching staff at Rush Green.
The Hammers’ next competitive match is not until they face Leeds in the FA Cup on 5 April, so a friendly was necessary to build fitness.
Here are several key details on the match, including some of the senior and academy players involved and the final score.
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Credit: GRV Media West Ham play friendly against Ipswich Town during international break
The West Ham Way reported on Thursday afternoon that Nuno Espirito Santo’s side played against a “strong” Ipswich team.
The Tractor Boys’ line-up featured star players Leif Davis and Jack Clarke, as well as former Hammers defender Ben Johnson.
The report named five West Ham players who were involved in the game, including young midfielder Mohamadou Kante.
Jean-Clair Todibo and Crysencio Summerville did not take part as they are still recovering from their respective injuries.
“The friendly was designed to give some first team players match fitness,” the report explained.
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“Todibo and Summerville did not feature but youngsters [Lewis] Orford, [Jethro] Medine and [Daniel] Cummings got 20 minutes at the end of the game.
“Mo Kante was also involved. Adama Traore played the full 90 minutes as well.
“The game finished 0-0 with the key objective being match fitness rather than the result.”
A goalless draw with a Championship side would normally be an underwhelming result, but it seems perfectly acceptable in this situation.
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