Hammers big three illness position

West Ham can’t confirm that that squad’s big three will be back for the game against Manchester United on Sunday.

Declan, Tomas and Nayef all missed last night’s game at the Etihad as we limped to a 3-o defeat against the League Title favourites.

They were all said to be suffering from bugs although some cynics felt that it may have been a decision to rest them ahead of a more winnable game.

However, what the scenario the club was refusing to give away too many details of their availability for the weekend although it does seem coincidental that three KEY players should go down at the same time.

Fingers crossed time is here however and whatever the position it is clear they will be badly needed against a Man U team.

A Hammers source told Claret and Hugh: “Hopeully they will all be available but it is still too early to confirm.”