West Ham head coach Julen Lopetegui has confirmed what Claret & Hugh reported yesterday: Niclas Füllkrug is on the way back.
We received the same update from our top West Ham source yesterday, confirming that the £27m German striker is “nearly ready to return.”
The former Dortmund star has been side-lined with a mystery Achilles injury that has kept him out since September. Füllkrug has been shuttling between the UK and Germany over the past three months, seeking a solution to the issue that has prevented him from making a single Premier League start for West Ham.
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However, the Hammers’ head coach delivered the news fans were desperate to hear during his official press conference ahead of Saturday’s West Ham v Arsenal EPL clash.
Speaking to reporters, Lopetegui said: “He feels better; let’s see how he feels in the next two or three matches.”
Despite the encouraging update, C&H has been warned that the club is taking nothing for granted, and expectations remain low at this stage. It’s also worth noting that Füllkrug reportedly feels unsettled in East London and may still seek a January exit.