Byram, Carroll and Sakho fitness updates

Sam Byram …growing up

Sam Byram will be fit to take his place at right back in the match against Sunderland at the weekend.

However, the bad news is that Michail Antonio will be sidelined for up to three weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in the crucial win over Swansea City at the weekend.

Byram was pictured leaving the London Stadium on crutches after taking a knock in the second half but ClaretandHugh was told this afternoon: “It’s not serious and he will be available for the weekend.”

However Slaven Bilic may decide to continue his protection policy over Andy Carroll and Diafra Carroll although they will both be in the squad and available should he choose to give either or both a run out.”

We were told: “Had either been seriously needed at the weekend they would have been thrown into the action but with the team a goal up it wasn’t necessary.

“The manager is trying to give them both as much recovery time as possible but it will be a surprise if neither of them were to play a part as they are both ok and keen to be involved.”