Potentially massive boost for David Moyes as insider ExWHUemployee gives big injury update on West Ham duo

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David Moyes could be handed a massive injury boost for West Ham United’s crunch game against Chelsea on Saturday.

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West Ham take on Chelsea with both sides level on 55 points as the race for a Champions League spot intensifies.

Whoever wins at the London Stadium will find themselves in fourth spot with five games to play.

West Ham have easier run-ins that Leicester, Chelsea and Spurs but Liverpool – who boast the easiest run-in on paper – are also a threat.

West Ham advantage mitigated by glut of missing stars ahead of crunch Chelsea showdown

The Hammers could have a big advantage with Chelsea having played twice since Moyes’s side were last in action.

Thomas Tuchel’s men also face Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final 72 hours after the clash with West Ham.

So the Blues could rest key players against West Ham. But any advantage has been mitigated by a glut of injuries to Moyes’s star players at the worst possible time.

The Scot looks set to be without Declan Rice, Michail Antonio and Aaron Cresswell through injury while Craig Dawson is suspended.

Potentially massive boost for Moyes as insider delivers encouraging injury update on Rice and Masuaku

There were also concerns over Arthur Masuaku after he missed the costly defeat to Newcastle last weekend.

But Moyes has received a big double injury boost over Rice and Masuaku according to insider ExWHUemployee.

Ex says Rice is ahead of schedule to return – although the Chelsea game comes too soon.

But Masuaku could return to the squad on Saturday after a knee complaint.

“Last I heard the club hoped he would be fit for Chelsea but I’ll get confirmation later,” ExWHUemployee said on Twitter when asked about Masuaku.

And when asked about Rice, Ex said: “Ahead of schedule but won’t play this weekend.”

Benrahma could start and Randolph set to return to the fold after long absence

Speculation has been rife that Said Benrahma could make his first start in over month when West Ham entertain Chelsea.

Benrahma could get the nod if Moyes does not play Masuaku.

Darren Randolph also looks set to return to the fold after a long absence (Claret and Hugh).

Saturday promises to be a tense encounter. Now we know why they call it squeaky bum time.

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