da esport bet： According to reports from Sky Sports, West Ham left-back Aaron Cresswell will be part of the matchday squad to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.
What’s the word?
da betsson： Cresswell’s yet to feature for the Hammers this term after suffering a horror injury in pre-season (video below) against Karlsruher. It was initially reported that he could spend up to six months on the sidelines but the left-back has healed quicker than expected and is in the Hammers squad to face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in Saturday’s 5.30pm kickoff.
Although it remains to be seen whether he’s fit enough to start, manager Slaven Bilic said of the 26-year-old; “Aaron Cresswell is back and looks sharp. He will be in the squad for Saturday and we will then make a decision.”
A big boost for the Hammers?
Most definitely. Cresswell has been one of the Hammers’ best performers since signing from Ipswich Town in 2014, with many calling for him to be handed a place in the England squad. Likewise, Bilic’s boys have suffered defensively in his absence, conceding the most goals of any side in the Premier League – a staggering 17 – and picking up just four points from their first seven games, leaving them in the relegation zone.
Cresswell isn’t the greatest of defenders; his game is more about making runs on the overlap and getting balls into the box with via a lethal left foot. But defences are all about familiarity and balance, something Cresswell’s return should provide.
Any other team news?
Havard Nordtveit and Jonathan Calleri have both returned to full training, but West Ham’s casualty list is pretty long. Summer signing Gokhan Tore, arriving on loan from Besiktas, is the latest member and out for up to six weeks with a quadriceps injury. Likewise, long-term absentees Andy Carroll, Diafra Sakho and Andre Ayew are still stuck on the sidelines.