Aaron Cresswell and Ben Johnson are nearing their returns to match fit status and that means West Ham United, barring any new injuries, could soon be a squad at full fitness. Both players stand a chance of being selected on Thursday when the Irons travel to Greece for a UEFA Europa League group stage clash.
David Moyes men have excelled so far, taking the maximum points in continental competition thus far.
West Ham United at Olympiacos FYIs
Kickoff: Thurs. Oct. 26, 5:45pm, Karaiskakis Stadium
Competition: UEFA Europa League Group A Matchday 3 of 6
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UEL Group Standing, Form: Olympiacos, 3rd, DL 1 pt West Ham United 1st, WW 6 pts
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Fun Fact: No one in Group A has been able to able to achieve a clean sheet in any of the group stage clashes so far.
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The hosts, who have yet to register a win in continental competition this term, will be sans a number of players here. Andreas-Richardos Ntoi is out with a suspension. Meanwhile Nicolas Freire, Thanasis Androutsos and Doron Leidner are all out injured.
Prediction: West Ham 3, Olympiacos 0
To be brutally honest, I just can’t see any reason why the Hammers don’t just simply cruise in this one.
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