Claret and Hugh have claimed that Ryan Fredericks could return to the West Ham United starting XI for our clash with Manchester United on Sunday.
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The Hammers head to Old Trafford to take on Man United in what is a highly anticipated top five clash.
David Moyes has worked miracles since returning to the London Stadium in December 2019.
West Ham are currently sitting in fifth spot in the Premier League table.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has done a fine job at Old Trafford as well in fairness to him. Manchester United currently occupy second spot in the table.
Sunday’s clash should be a cracker with both sides in desperate need of a result.
Unfortunately for the Hammers, we will be unable to call upon Jesse Lingard for the game at Old Trafford as Premier League rules stipulate that loan players cannot play against their parent clubs.
Claret and Hugh have suggested that Ryan Fredericks could return to the West Ham starting line-up in place of Lingard. Pablo Fornals could then move into a more central role.
The 28-year-old former Fulham ace really impressed in the right wing position for the Hammers away at Aston Villa last month.
Fredericks has only made two Premier League appearances since then, however – both of those from the substitutes bench.
The pacy right-back’s inclusion for the Man United clash would make sense though. He will be able to provide ample cover for Vladimir Coufal down the right hand side.
And that could be a crucial, determining factor in the game considering Manchester United’s quality down the left hand side.
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