Concern over West Ham star Jarrod Bowen for Europa League and Newcastle matches after substitution in win against Sheffield United.
It is an indicator of West Ham’s fine start to the season that it is difficult to pick out a star player.
But there is no doubting Jarrod Bowen is probably that man right now.
Bowen’s on fire and has continued this season as he left off last – where his brilliant goal saw West Ham win their first major trophy for 43 years.
The Hammers hero rounded off a superb, slick team move with a cool finish to give his side the lead in the 2-0 win over Sheffield United at the London Stadium on Saturday.
Concern over West Ham star Jarrod Bowen for Europa League and Newcastle matches after substitution in win against Sheffield United
Tomas Soucek added a second to seal the result.
Now focus turns to big games in the Europa League at Freiburg and at home against in-form Newcastle United in the next week.
But there is slight concern over West Ham star Bowen for the Europa League and Newcastle matches after his substitution in win against Sheffield United.
Bowen came off with three of the 96 minutes played remaining. It was one of a series of time-wasting subs by David Moyes to kill the game.
Moyes will be hoping limping Bowen was just fatigued
But Hammers fans inside the London Stadium went away slightly concerned as Bowen looked in discomfort with a slight limp as he left the field.
Bowen was walking rather gingerly as he came off for Pablo Fornals.
Moyes and West Ham fans will be hoping it is just muscle fatigue given the big games coming up.
It is a worry, though, given the quick turnaround for Thursday night.
Bowen has only missed two of 132 Premier League games since joining West Ham.
So let’s all keep our fingers crossed it is nothing remotely serious that a couple of days rest won’t fix.
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