West Ham’s injury concerns have worsened ahead of their clash with Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday. After losing the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final, West Ham face a two-goal deficit.
Manager David Moyes was already without Jarrod Bowen, Alphonse Areola, and Kalvin Phillips for the first leg, with Edson Alvarez also suspended. Leverkusen has been in superb form this season, going unbeaten in 43 games across all competitions and clinching the Bundesliga title last Sunday.
This presents a daunting challenge for West Ham on Thursday. Nonetheless, West Ham fans are optimistic that Leverkusen might struggle due to the hangover from their recent triumph and celebrations. However, the mood at the London Stadium is currently mixed.
This latest injury setback adds to West Ham’s existing challenges. Despite their impressive run in the Europa League, they face an uphill battle to overturn the deficit against Leverkusen. The absence of key players only compounds their difficulties.
Moyes will need to rally his remaining squad members and formulate a strategy to overcome Leverkusen’s strong defense and exploit any potential vulnerabilities. The return leg promises to be a tough test for West Ham, requiring a resilient performance to keep their European dreams alive.
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