Manuel Lanzini has been sidelined since West Ham’s 1-1 draw against Bournemouth.
West Ham United manager David Moyes has told the London Evening Standard that playmaker Manuel Lanzini stands a good chance of being involved in Saturday’s match against Liverpool.
The Hammers travel to Anfield on Saturday afternoon as they go up against a Liverpool side likely to be in buoyant mood after dispatching Portuguese giants Porto 5-0 last time out.
Lanzini, 25, was withdrawn just after the hour mark against Bournemouth on January 20 with a hamstring injury, and has subsequently missed the last three Premier League matches against Crystal Palace, Brighton and Watford.
But Moyes has stated that the Argentina international is now set to return to the West Ham side ahead of what will be a difficult game against an in-form Liverpool side.
“Manuel Lanzini has a good chance of being involved after recovering from his hamstring injury and that is great for us because we will need him in the weeks to come,” Moyes said.
Lanzini has proved his worth once again to the east Londoners this season, with three goals and eight assists in 20 league and cup outings for the Hammers.
It remains to be seen how manager Moyes will look to include Lanzini in a side that is already boasting attacking talents such as Javier Hernandez, Marko Arnautovic and Joao Mario.
Lanzini’s future is still a subject up for debate as he continues to impress in the Hammers squad with Spurs and Liverpool being linked with a move in the past. He has three years remaining on a contract reportedly worth £70,000 a week.
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