Nuno signals a weakened West Ham side as Liverpool chase a crucial boost.
Liverpool have received a timely boost ahead of their crucial trip to West Ham after the London side delivered a mixed injury update on two key players. According to West Ham’s official site, Nuno Espirito Santo revealed that both Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are doubtful for Sunday’s clash, with final checks set to take place on the eve of the match.
Nuno explained: “Both players are improving. We’ll assess them again tomorrow before making any final decisions.”
Summerville missed the Bournemouth draw after starting eight consecutive Premier League games, while Mavropanos has been absent for four matches since suffering a leg injury against Brentford on October 20.
Ollie Scarles is still unavailable, and although Niclas Fullkrug featured last weekend after returning from injury, his involvement will continue to be monitored. For a Liverpool team desperate for any advantage following six defeats in their last seven league outings, this update arrives at the perfect moment.
Liverpool’s own injury situation is also looking brighter, with encouraging news recently emerging on Alisson and Florian Wirtz as the season reaches a pivotal stage.
The growing pressure on Arne Slot was highlighted by Jamie Carragher, who warned that anything less than seven points from the next three fixtures would make an already troubling situation “untenable.” Slot’s second season has become increasingly stressful, with a deflating Champions League loss to PSV following two straight domestic defeats. Defensive errors, poor finishing and injuries have left Liverpool 12th in the table, draining the confidence built after their recent Premier League title win.
Victory at the London Stadium is now seen as vital, and the developments from Nuno’s camp offer Liverpool a potentially valuable edge.
Should Summerville and Mavropanos miss out, Liverpool’s attack and defence will be up against a weakened West Ham side at a moment when every small advantage could be decisive.
With Carragher’s warning hanging in the air, Sunday’s showdown has become the game in which Slot must prove he can steer the team through its toughest period since the 1950s — and this latest West Ham update may provide just the opportunity he needs.