West Ham fans have been handed a timely boost ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup clash against Leeds United.
With so much focus on the Hammers’ Premier League survival bid — and the crucial game against Wolverhampton Wanderers in 10 days’ time — it’s easy to forget that Nuno Espírito Santo’s boys are just 90 minutes away from an FA Cup semi-final.
Encouragingly, Crysencio Summerville appears to be pushing for a return. The Dutch winger posted images on Instagram showing him back in first-team training at Rush Green, suggesting he could be in contention to face his former club.
Summerville picked up an injury in the previous round against Brentford, which ruled him out of the draw with Manchester City and the defeat to Aston Villa. Given his importance to the team, there had been a natural temptation to wrap him in cotton wool.
Nuno Set to Go Strong for Cup Clash
However, as reported earlier, it seems Nuno has other ideas and is expected to name a strong side for the tie.
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That could open the door for Summerville to get valuable minutes against Daniel Farke’s men in what is not only a crucial cup fixture but also a dress rehearsal for the final Premier League game of the season.
For West Ham, it’s a welcome lift — and one that could make all the difference at a critical stage of the campaign.