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Team News:Moyes will ask players for one more push

Moyes will ask players to dig into their energy reserves 

Team news for today’s Premier League clash at Craven Cottage between West Ham and Fulham:

Both West Ham and Fulham enter the fixture in good form, securing midweek victories against Tottenham and Nottingham Forest, respectively. Hammers manager David Moyes emphasized the need for his players to showcase their impressive fitness levels once again.

Despite Moyes discussing fatigue and squad rotation, a strong line-up is expected for this encounter. West Ham have effectively managed injuries this season, boasting an almost fully fit squad for Moyes to choose from.

Alphonse Areola, absent in Thursday’s win against Spurs due to a wrist problem, is not expected to face a long-term setback, according to the Hammers gaffer. Michail Antonio is still in the recovery phase from an injury sustained during international duty and is not expected to feature.

Former Hammer Issa Diop remains unavailable for the hosts this Sunday, nursing a foot injury, and is not anticipated to return for the weekend’s match.

On the Fulham side, forward Rodrigo Muniz is nearing a return after a knee injury, and manager Marco Silva is hopeful that Adama Traoré has recovered from a thigh problem in time for the clash.

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Kris Gonzo (commonly known to the West Ham community as Gonzo) is the co-founder of Hammers Chat (established 2014) and the lead video content creator and columnist for Claret and Hugh.

With over a decade of professional sports media experience, he is a frequent West Ham United analyst and contributor for Sky Sports News, BBC Football Focus, and BBC Radio 5 Live. He previously served as an official video and content creator for West Ham United FC during the club's tenure at Upton Park and featured in the official documentary commemorating the historic final game at the Boleyn Ground.

A lifelong Hammer since the legendary 10-0 victory over Bury, when he isn't providing daily match analysis on the Hammers Chat YouTube Channel or broadcasting on X (@GONZObignose), he can be found walking his dog and restoring classic pinball machines.