“Liverpool Eye Advantage as Nuno Confirms Doubts for West Ham”
Liverpool’s preparations for a crucial trip to West Ham have received a timely boost after the London club provided a mixed injury update on two key players ahead of Sunday’s clash.
According to West Ham’s official site, manager Nuno Espirito Santo revealed that Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are doubts for the match, with final fitness checks scheduled for the day before the game.
“Both of them are improving,” Nuno said. “We still have tomorrow to assess the players, so the final decision will be made then.”
Summerville missed West Ham’s draw at Bournemouth after starting eight consecutive Premier League matches, while Mavropanos has been sidelined for four games since injuring his leg against Brentford on 20 October. Ollie Scarles remains out, and although Niclas Fullkrug returned last weekend, his playing time will be managed carefully.
For Liverpool, who have lost six of their last seven league games, any potential weakness in the opposition is a welcome advantage. The team’s own injury situation is also improving, with positive updates on Alisson and Florian Wirtz offering optimism at a pivotal stage of the season.
Jamie Carragher emphasized the urgency ahead of Liverpool’s next three fixtures, warning: “Anything fewer than seven points will make an already unacceptable situation untenable.”
Arne Slot’s second season in charge has grown increasingly challenging after a Champions League defeat to PSV followed consecutive domestic setbacks. Defensive errors, missed chances, and injuries have left Liverpool 12th in the table, far from the confidence generated by last season’s title win.
A victory at the London Stadium is now seen as essential, and West Ham’s injury doubts could provide a valuable edge. If Summerville and Mavropanos are unavailable, Liverpool would face a weakened side at a time when every small advantage counts.
With pressure mounting, this fixture is shaping up as a key moment for Slot to steer his team out of their toughest stretch in decades—and West Ham’s latest fitness news may just tip the scales in Liverpool’s favor.