David Moyes has suggested that Issa Diop will get the nod to start for West Ham against Lyon in the Europa League quarter-final clash tonight.
The Hammers take on Lyon tonight in the Groupama Stadium for what is the biggest game in our recent history.
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Preparations for West Ham have been far from ideal heading into the Europa League quarter-final clash against Lyon tonight.
Aaron Cresswell is suspended having received a red card during the first-leg at the London Stadium last week.
Meanwhile, Kurt Zouma is out injured after spraying his ankle away at Brentford on Sunday afternoon.
This is a time for everyone to stick together though. We all know how hard it will be for the boys to win in Lyon tonight but they are more than capable.
Moyes faces a big selection dilemma with Zouma out injured. Will Issa Diop come in? Or will Declan Rice slot back into central defence?
David Moyes drops selection hint ahead of West Ham vs Lyon Europa League quarter-final
The Scot was speaking to reporters last night ahead of the huge Europa League clash in France this evening.
And Moyes hinted that Diop will get the nod in the Groupama Stadium tonight, as quoted by Football.London:
“Issa’s not really let us down. He’s come into the team on different occasions. There was a period when we relied on him. He’s always been there or thereabouts, so hopefully if he gets that opportunity, he’s able to take it.”
Diop has been far from impressive when he has played for West Ham this season.
We all know that he has the quality though. He proved that during his first two years with the Hammers.
The 25-year-old put in a top-class display when filling in for Kurt Zouma away at Leicester in February.
And West Ham will need more of the same from Diop if we are to beat Lyon in the Europa League quarter-final clash tonight.
We’re all right behind you Issa.
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