West Ham United’s Carlos Sanchez pleased with what Manuel Pellegrini has said about him

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West Ham United midfielder Carlos Sanchez has not featured at all since September.

Carlos Sanchez has told West Ham United’s official website that he is delighted that Manuel Pellegrini has offered him his backing.

Sanchez is set to return from injury soon, and could make his first appearance for West Ham since September at the weekend.

Pellegrini has recently suggested that Sanchez could well force his way back into West Ham’s line-up this season.

And the defensive midfielder claims he is delighted to have the backing of his manager.

“Now I’m back all the people support me and the manager said that too. I’m really happy to hear that,” Sanchez admitted

“It’s a big game [at the weekend, against Tottenham Hotspur], a new stadium. I hope to be in the squad. I’m not sure but I’m going to work hard to have a chance to go to that game.”

Sanchez could have offered West Ham more defensive security in midfield had he stayed fit.

The Colombian could well be needed this weekend, as West Ham face a tough test against Tottenham Hotspur.

Spurs are still unbeaten at their new ground, but West Ham have a good record against Mauricio Pochettino’s side in recent years.