Issa Diop has been excluded from the West Ham team to face Newcastle in Shanghai China at 10 am this morning with club confirming a back injury.
There is no word how serious the injury is but it is understood to be ‘slight’ and it is hoped he can return again in time for Fulham.
Fabianski returns between the sticks for the first time this pre-season while Aaron Cresswell replaces Ben Johnson and Chicharito starts upfront instead of Antonio.
West Ham United: Fabianski, Zabaleta (c), Reid, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Rice, Cullen, Lanzini, Yarmolenko, Felipe Anderson, Chicharito
Subs: Roberto (GK), Martin (GK), Johnson, Fredericks, Noble, Sanchez, Obiang, Wilshere, Diangana, Snodgrass, Antonio
Tactically Pellegrini sets up in a 4-1-4-1 with Declan Rice holding, Yarmolenko wide right and Felipe Anderson wide left.
The final Premier League Asia Trophy game from China will be broadcast live on Sky Sports from 9.45 am.
