Fabianski serious doubt for Saturday

Lukasz Fabianski has been assessed by the club’s medical team today amid fears he will miss Saturday’s opener against Manchester City.

The 34-year-old  underwent an MRI scan on a groin strain he picked up in the warm-up prior to the Hammer’s 5-3 victory over Hertha Berlin last Wednesday.

Over the weekend the Manuel Pellegrini confirmed what he called a small injury and an MRI scan saying he depends on what happens with him during the coming week. adding “with Lukasz it depends how he works on Tuesday and Wednesday.”

Claret and Hugh understand that the keeper did not train today with the rest of the first team and there are now serious concerns he will not recover in time for Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off.

The Polish keeper is likely to face a late fitness test but the likelihood is that Roberto will start in-between the sticks at the London Stadium in four days time against the Premier League champions.