'The boost we did not realise we needed?'

Niclas Fullkrug's return to the West Ham squad after three months out might just be a bigger boost that many are currently anticipating. Two long-term injuries, just two goals and an unconvincing presence up front under Julen Lopetegui have left a lot to be desired. There is subsequently little expectation that his return will kick-start a run of positive results, or even an improvement in the 9.3 shots West Ham have averaged per game since Graham Potter joined the club.