Nasri blow for Pellegrini

Samir Nasri is unexpected to make the squad for the game against Liverpool in another blow to the manager.

It may be no coincidence that the team has been seriously lacking in creativity since the French free signing has been missing.

We understand that the midfielder took a knock in the match against Bournemouth and is likely to be back for the game against Palace next week.

A Hammers source told us on the phone: “It’s bad news because we have been lacking that creativity in midfield and could certainly have done with him.”

The Hammers currently top the Premier League injury table with 11 first teamers sidelined.

Marko Arnautovic (foot), has a remote chance of making the game but Fabian Balbuena, Jack Wilshere, Andriy Yarmolenko, Manu Lanzini, Carlos Sanchez and Winston Reid, Aaron Cresswell, Lukasz Fabianski and Lucas Perez remain on the sidelines as the Irons look for a form recovery.

With 11 out, the Hammers are clear leaders in the most injuries league with Arsenal next on seven and Bournemouth in third with six.