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Diafra Sakho will play without the aid of painkillers for the first time in nearly two years when he finally makes his West Ham return.
There’s a 50-50 chance the Senegal striker could be in the squad for the clash with Palace this weekend but that will depend on Slaven Bilic.
The back problem has plagued the striker since he travelled away on international duty two years ago and he hasn’t been out of pain since.
At the time there was the possibilty of the Hammers taking legal action but in the end that plan was dropped.
We were told a few minutes ago (Mon) : “Diafra has played with the aid of painkillers more or less since he sustained the injury which hasn’t been in any way ideal.
“Slaven now has a big decision to make -whether to launch him into action or give him another week or two to be certain there’s no reaction.
” There were worries that Sak he had an ongoing problem – like lumbago or something similar – but he is now training very hard and is getting no pain whatsoever which is fantastic.
” The player is also determined to show he is totally committed to West Ham and is demonstrating a very different attitude.”
Good to hear. Long term injuries can really change your mood and outlook on life. Really glad he is showing more positivity. Hope that means goals!!!!
It will be interesting to see if he plays for us again or not.
Some wise monkeys amongst our fanbase believe he will never wear a west ham shirt again.I think they will be wrong.
Really does explain the attitude problem then taking anything long term does have affects in all sorts of ways. anyone remember what he was like when he first came to west ham
It’s there any reason why the headline says ‘irons player’ and not just Sakho?
Does it make a difference?!!
Leave it out Nests lol we already have the spelling police we don’t need the headline police as well 😀
Hove the spolling police reapppered then Rick 🙂
Not that i know of but they are always lurking.It could be that they are on a course to be a superfan by channeling Upton Parks energies lool
will the real sakho plzeee stand up we need you