West Ham gains momentum with the return of players in the fight against relegation.

In the fierce battle for survival in the Premier League, West Ham receives a vital boost with the news of Crysencio Summerville’s possible return for the crucial clash against Wolverhampton this Friday at home. This positive update, involving five players, comes at a critical time in the season, with the Hammers trying to escape the relegation zone, side by side with Leeds United.

Summerville, the former winger of Leeds, has been sidelined since March due to a calf muscle injury sustained during the FA Cup victory against Brentford. His absence coincided with a difficult period for West Ham, which has collected only one point in two league matches, including the defeat in the FA Cup quarter-finals against his former club. Before the injury, Summerville was showing impressive form, with seven goals in 11 matches across all competitions.

Coach Nuno Espírito Santo revealed that he hopes to have the player available for this crucial match, emphasizing that Jean-Clair Todibo and Callum Wilson are also in recovery, with final assessments scheduled for Thursday. Additionally, Dinos Mavropanos has already cleared the concussion protocols, while Aaron Wan-Bissaka has returned to training after missing the match against Leeds to celebrate the Democratic Republic of Congo’s qualification for the World Cup. Wan-Bissaka participated in the victory over Jamaica and the celebrations with President Félix Tshisekedi, but his late return led West Ham to file a complaint with FIFA, as reported by The Athletic. Nuno assured that the club is addressing the matter and will decide the day before the match whether the full-back will be able to strengthen the team.

This strong return is crucial for the Hammers, who with a victory over bottom-placed Wolves, could temporarily move out of the relegation zone. Tottenham, currently positioned just above them, will play on Sunday in Sunderland, which could quickly change the standings. On the other hand, Leeds is only one point ahead, making this clash even more decisive. Daniel Farke’s team, the opponent of the Manchester United on Monday, also has doubts regarding the fitness of Anton Stach and Joe Rodon, both of whom sustained ankle injuries during their visit to West Ham.

With the clock ticking down to the end of the season, West Ham is eager to seize this moment of renewed strength and secure their place in the Premier League, in a match that could determine the fate of clubs in the fight for survival. The anticipation is high, and the fans are ready for an epic battle in this final stretch.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.