West Ham United’s Marko Arnautovic has been given extended leave by Manuel Pellegrini.
West Ham are set to travel to Switzerland this week, as they begin training under Manuel Pellegrini.
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However, Arnautovic will not be there with the rest of his West Ham teammates for the first seven days.
West Ham have given Arnautovic permission to have an extended summer, as he was representing Austria in friendly matches after the competitive season finished.
West Ham will also be without Javier Hernandez, who is away at the World Cup, and Joao Mario and Cheikhou Kouyate will also be resting, despite their respective nation’s exit from the tournament in Russia.
Arnautovic is anticipated to be a vital player under Pellegrini’s tutelage next term.
The 29-year-old was unquestionably West Ham’s most dangerous attacker last season, and with Pellegrini promising an attacking style of football, there is an exception that he could thrive under the Chilean’s guidance.
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