Nuno Espirito Santo has named an unchanged XI for West Ham United’s trip to reigning Premier League champions Liverpool this afternoon.
Hammers News did wonder if Nuno would be tempted to bring in Jean-Clair Todibo for the first time since his red card at Chelsea, while reverting to a three-man backline away at Anfield.
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In what feels like a bold move, though, West Ham United will instead go to the champions with a more attack-driven XI.
West Ham United unchanged away to Arne Slot’s Liverpool
Taty Castellanos, Crysencio Summerville and Jarrod Bowen all keep their places in the frontline, while Mateus Fernandes and Tomas Soucek will play ahead of Soungoutou Magassa in the centre of the park.
Nuno highlighted taty Castellanos’ defensive output this week. The Argentine’s high-pressing may be key to disrupting Liverpool’s rhythm.
And, years after David Moyes vetoed a deal for Hugo Ekitike, the Hammers’ much improved defensive record will be given arguably it’s biggest test yet. Ekitike leads the line with Mo Salah and Cody Gakpo on the wings, although none of the trio have found goals easy to come by of late.
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Salah hasn’t scored in the Premier League since November 1st.
Nuno sees Adama Traore as an impact sub rather than a starter, and he is again on the bench. Callum Wilson is also among the substitutes today.
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