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Report: Marko Arnautovic could be fit for West Ham United against Chelsea

West Ham United's Austrian midfielder Marko Arnautovic (L) vies with Stoke City's Portuguese-born Dutch defender Bruno Martins Indi during the Engl...
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West Ham United striker Marko Arnautovic was limped out of their last match with injury.

West Ham United's Austrian midfielder Marko Arnautovic (R) controls the ball as Brighton's Spanish defender Bruno Saltor looks on during the English Premier League football match between...

According to a report in the London Evening Standard, West Ham United forward Marko Arnautovic could be back in time to face Chelsea.

Arnautovic had to be substituted off in the closing stages of West Ham’s match against Everton at the weekend, after feeling pain in the back of his leg.

There were fears that the Austrian international could be sidelined with his injury problem.

However, West Ham are hopeful that Arnautovic could make a swift recovery from injury and feature against Chelsea on Sunday.

Marko Arnautovic of West Ham celebrates after scoring their second goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Southampton at London Stadium on March 31, 2018 in...

Arnautovic being fit would be a major boost for West Ham, as he is arguably their most important player.

Arnautovic scored during West Ham’s win over Everton, and they are a much greater threat with him in their side.

If Arnautovic is fit, he will surely lead the line for Manuel Pellegrini’s men in the clash with Chelsea.

Marko Arnautovic celebrates with team-mate Robert Snodgrass of West Ham after scoring the opening goal during the pre-season friendly match between Wycombe Wanderers and West Ham United at...