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Vandenbroucke explains how Diafra Sakho is trying to get fit

Diafra Sakho celebrates after scoring the first goal for West Ham (REUTERS)
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West Ham United striker Diafra Sakho is on the sidelines at the moment.

Diafra Sakho celebrates after scoring the first goal for West Ham

West Ham United Head of Medical and Sports Science Stijn Vandenbroucke has explained on the club’s official website how Diafra Sakho is trying to return to full fitness.

Sakho is on the sidelines at the moment, but Vandenbroucke has suggested that the 26-year-old striker is progressing well.

“Diafra Sakho is also progressing,” Vandenbroucke wrote on West Ham’s official website. “He has been running up and down the stairs at London Stadium and skipping as he continues to build up his fitness, and is now ready to take the next stage by increasing his training.”

West Ham's Diafra Sakho in action with Watford's Sebastian Prodl

Sakho was linked with a move away from West Ham in the summer transfer window, with Premier League rivals West Bromwich Albion reported by The Sun to be interested in the services of the striker.

The 26-year-old scored five goals and created 14 chances in 21 Premier League appearances for the Hammers last season.

During the 2014-15 campaign, the Senegal international scored 10 goals and created 23 chance sin 23 league matches for the London outfit.

Swansea City's Lukasz Fabianski saves from West Ham's Diafra Sakho

West Ham are 17th in the Premier League table at the moment with just three points from four matches.

Slaven Bilic’s side, who are aiming to finish in the top six this season, are just a point above the relegation zone.

The Hammers will take on West Bromwich Albion away from home at The Hawthorns in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

West Bromwich Albion's Jonas Olsson in action with West Ham United's Diafra Sakho