Antonio/Benrahma question facing Moyes
He has to decide whether to include Michail Antonio and or Said Benrahma both of whom have question marks over them currently for different reasons.
Antonio’s hamstrings appear to still be causing issues, despite him being on a special programme to protect them, and after an initial assessment he now faces a full scan which will decide either fully or in part whether he will be involved on merseyside.
David Moyes has briefed everybody inside the club that he will be furious if any leaks on the conditions of his players emerge but it may well be that he will rest the player as suggested by Sean on CandH anyway.
Despite the Hammers being in terrific form he may let caution be the better part of valour as he bids to protect the 30 year old in a match which we are not expected to win!
Should that be the case the manager appears to have two alternative formation outlets unless he decides to play without a recognised striker.
He could go with Andriy Yarmolenko through the middle or instead select Seb Haller with Said Benrahma included as a possible supply line.
Haller commented how he had enjoyed playing with Grady Diangana in a pre-season friendly – a player similar to the new signing.
The first option may be the more likely as with Moyes appearing to be a creature of habit he may choose to keep Benrahma on the sidelines as he did Jarrod Bowen on his arrival at the club.