Slav checks out strikers

Slaven Bilic has made it clear no decision has been made about Emanuelle Emenike’s involvement against Southampton.

The Fenerbahce frontman arrived in east London only yesterday afternoon after earning a work permit which meant he missed the 2-0 win over Villa.

Bilic – speaking at his morning press conference – declared: “Emenike arrived yesterday after getting his work permit, we will watch him and make a decision about his involvement.

Fellow forward Andy Carroll is back in training having not featured since the 3-1 win at Bournemouth and will also be checked out thoroughly before a decision is made.

Bilic said: “We will look at Andy Carroll today in training, he should be available for the squad this weekend.