Martinez unlikely to be included for Brighton clash

Antonio Martínez continues to the train with West Ham Under 23’s this week as they prepare to take on Chelsea’s Premier League 2 side at Aldershot FC this Sunday.

Media speculation earlier this week suggested he could be included in the first team squad to face Brighton but we have learned this is unlikely to be the case.

Martinez appeared to drop a  hint on social media about his current form and his feelings towards a possible West Ham first team chance. The 20-year-old Spanish striker has scored 23 goals in 26 games for the Hammers U23s since he joined the club from Valencia last summer.C

Claret and Hugh sources close to the West Ham Academy say Martínez is very much in their plans to face Chelsea this weekend and they are not aware of any late call-up for the first team this Friday evening.