David Moyes has confirmed that Lucas Paqueta’s shoulder injury is not as bad as first feared.
The Brazil international sustained the injury against Southampton and subsequently missed the encounter with Liverpool in midweek. 
Moyes previously cast doubt on Paqueta’s ability to play at the World Cup but we reported this week that he could even be back for the game against Bournemouth on Monday.
The Hammers boss has spoken about the playmaker’s injury ahead of the game against the Cherries and it appears that he is going to be back sooner rather than later as exclusively revealed by Claret and Hugh yesterday.
Speaking to reporters ahead of the Bournemouth game, as per the club’s official website, he said: “We don’t think Lucas Paqueta’s injury is as serious as first feared. But the injury is not one that is normal for football players, so we need to treat it accordingly.”
Moyes has also confirmed that Maxwel Cornet is nearing a return to fitness and has been back on the grass as he steps up his recovery.
The ex-Burnley star has not played for the club since the encounter with Wolves on October 1st.
He added: “Maxwel [Cornet] is back on the grass.”