SportsBlow for Moyes: Reliable journalist says ‘phenomenal’ West Ham player is out for the season
Reliable journalist Gary Jacob has made a claim on defender Angelo Ogbonna amid recent hopes he could make a return before the end of 2021/2022.
The Lowdown: Insider shares West Ham hope?
The Italian, who hasn’t featured since November, sustaining an ACL injury against Liverpool, has been at the centre of claims in recent days that he could in fact be available for the final few games of this season.
Indeed, West Ham insider Claret & Hugh believe that there is hope within the club that Ogbonna could make a contribution for manager David Moyes over the last couple of matches.
This comes after the centre-half returned to light training and travelled to France, watching the Hammers’ historic victory over Lyon in the Europa League, though he was not a squad member.
It’s also been claimed that Ogbonna, if Moyes’ men make the Europa League final, ‘could be fit enough’ to start.
However, issuing a claim to the contrary, Jacob has more pessimistic news amid this update.
The Latest: Jacob makes Ogbonna claim…
Jacob, writing for The Times in midweek, says that Ogbonna is in fact ‘out for the season’ with West Ham suffering somewhat of an injury crisis at the back.
Kurt Zouma could already be sidelined for ‘several weeks’, meanwhile Issa Diop’s ankle injury could rule him out for the remainder of this campaign.
This may leave Craig Dawson as Moyes’ only fit, natural centre-half for the final run-in.
The Verdict: Blow for Moyes…
Amid C&H’s update, Irons supporters will be hoping that there is in fact hope of an Ogbonna return despite Jacob’s firm claim.
The colossal 6 foot 3 defender was a mainstay in Moyes’ side before the ACL injury and has been an arguably crucial player for nearly two full seasons.
Former Hammers defender James Collins has labelled Ogbonna ‘phenomenal‘ for his contribution at the London Stadium and his return would be a real boost.
However, as things stand, it appears Moyes may not be able to rely on the 33-year-old’s surprise early comeback.
In other news: Moyes set for GSB backing as West Ham insider makes exciting big-money claim, find out more here.
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