**Nuno Espírito Santo could well have learnt from lessons of the last 2 games as we get set to face Newcastle today.**
The Hammers boss is under huge pressure to start turning around a dire situation and get this team showing fight and desire to remain in the Premier League.
The lineups in the previous 2 matches, both losses to relegation rivals this season in Brentford and Leeds respectively, with an indication that changes are expected for the clash against the Magpies at the London Stadium.
Ollie Scarles suffered a broken collar bone and will therefore not play for another 2-3 months. This could spell the end of the inverted fullbacks.
Although there has been some positive news regarding Konstantinos Mavropanos’ hamstring, in the sense he has already resumed light training he is expected to still be out for further more couple of weeks.
Niclas Fulkrug has also started light training but is again expected to miss out.
George Earthy has returned to full training but the club want to build up his match fitness before he is fully considered for selection too.
It is thought that the manager has decided he will play a forward this week and that role is likely to go to Callum Wilson.
The midfield also has needs a reshuffle with the likes of Potts, Fernandes and Magassa all potentially coming into the side.