Hero midfielder Tomas Soucek has revealed when he expects to be back in action for West Ham ahead of new tests on the ankle injury he sustained at the World Cup.
There has been claim and counterclaim about how long Tomas Soucek will be missing for West Ham following the painful ankle injury he suffered as Czech Republic were knocked out of the World Cup.
Some outlets initially got it all wrong, claiming Soucek had injured his ACL and could be out for a year.
Others have reported he faces months on the sidelines.
Soucek set for more tests on return to West Ham this week
In the hours after the blow, Hammers News reported Soucek was certain to stay at West Ham after the “horror” injury.
And that proved to be the case as Soucek issued an emotional statement on his West Ham future on Tuesday night.
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The hero Hammers midfielder announced that he is staying at the club and vowed to help get them back into the Premier League.
The news was music to the ears of West Ham fans, who believe he is a shoo-in to notch at least 15 goals in the second tier given he averages eight-10 in the top flight.
But the big question on the lips of Hammers supporters is when will Nuno Espirito Santo have him back available for his assault on the Championship.
Well Soucek has revealed when he will be back for West Ham ahead of new tests on the injury this week.
West Ham have confirmed Super Tom has suffered ankle ligament damage.
The Hammers are clearly hopeful a second opinion from the club’s own medical team will give a clearer answer on his comeback.
Soucek outlines when he thinks he will be back for West Ham
West Ham United Performance Director Richard Collinge said Soucek will return to London later this week for further evaluation and assessment on his ankle before a final decision is made on the best form of injury management.
The Hammers say the decision will be made ‘with the aim of returning to action as soon as possible’.
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But Soucek himself has revealed when he expects to be back in the claret and blue.
Taking to social media, the towering Czech estimates it could be just a “few weeks or months” before he is recovered.
“I’ll use these next few weeks/months to work, recover and come back stronger…” Soucek said.
“One thing is certain. I’ll be back. Stronger. Hungrier. More determined than ever.”
West Ham have around six to seven weeks until the season gets underway, that gives Soucek a big chunk of time to start his recovery before the action begins.
According to his own estimation, the former Slavia Prague man – who is known to be a quick healer – should not then be too far away from getting back involved.
The good thing about the Championship is that the games come thick and fast, meaning Soucek will have ample opportunity to be drip-fed back into the swing of things without over-exerting himself.
That will be key because he will be needed for the long haul as the Hammers aim for the Championship title.
West Ham have pledged to provide official updates on Soucek, something the club has not done under the previous regime.
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