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Harri Burton

Wed 8 April 2026 15:45, UK

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Crysencio Summerville is edging closer to a return from injury at West Ham United, if Nuno Espirito Santo is to be believed.

The Dutchman was injured during the Hammers’ FA Cup win over Brentford last month, being risked by the manager, despite his team fighting in a Premier League relegation battle.

Supporters were absolutely furious with Nuno’s decision to even feature him at the London Stadium, and he certainly paid the price, requiring Adama Traore to step up on the left flank in his place.

West Ham’s injury list has not been overly damaging throughout the season, but with several stars unavailable right now, the manager was desperate to issue some good news in his press conference.

Nuno Espirito Santo delivers much-needed good news

Nuno has confirmed that Summerville, Jean-Clair Todibo, Callum Wilson and Konstantinos Mavropanos could all be available to face Wolves in a relegation six-pointer on Friday, 10 April.

The last thing that the former Nottingham Forest boss wants, however, is to aggrevate a newly-recovered injury, especially when it comes to one of the team’s most dangerous forwards.

With seven goals and two assists, only Jarrod Bowen has more goal involvements than Summerville, but Nuno should still have enough talent on his hands to defeat the Old Gold.

If Traore needs a rest, then Keiber Lamadrid or Pablo should feature on the left flank, rather than risk losing Summerville to a long-term injury, which then impacts the Hammers’ relegation hopes.

West Ham may already lose Crysencio Summerville

Despite his team’s overall struggles, the winger has caught a lot of attention in the Premier League, especially in the second half of the campaign, with his goal contributions.

Mick Brown told Football Insider that Aston Villa are interested in Summerville, and the interest may leave the Irons with no choice but to let him leave if the team are relegated this season.

That is why it’s in Nuno’s best interest not to rush his star winger back to the pitch because, if he can play regularly in the remaining few fixtures, safety should be much simpler to secure.

Of course, nothing is guaranteed, but with Tottenham, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United all floating above the dropzone, Summerville can still play a huge role in the club’s aspirations this term.