AFTER his man of the match performance against [Newcastle United](https://www.claretandhugh.info/west-ham-united-3-1-newcastle-united-final-score-first-impressions/), there were high hopes that debutant Freddie Potts would be able to live up to his first full game’s promise and deliver another high calibre midfield performance. Today against Burnley Potts did not disappoint with a first half performance of maturity, sitting deeper behind Paqueta and providing solidity and shielding the back four.
However they sight of Potts limping off clutching his Hamstring on the 60 minute mark would have concerned Hammers fans- several squad members have fallen victim of long term hamstring injuries and the last thing the young man need snow having just made his breakthrough is a long layoff.
Hammers manager gives positive update on Freddie Potts
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However the news from Nuno Espírito Santo after the game, speaking to the press in the post – match conference seemed a positive prognosis:
“_He has a dead leg: (Just) a dead leg_. Will he be available for Bournemouth in tw weeks time? – _Yes “I think” he remarked._
Which is welcome indeed as the Hammers have a two week break for the bulk of the squad to recover: Potts should be good to go for the trip to the south coast.