‘Not ready’ – Graham Potter issues injury update on 32y/o West Ham ace ahead of Everton trip | OneFootball

West Ham United manager Graham Potter has issued an update on his squad ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League clash against Everton.

Potter has confirmed that German striker Niclas Fullkrug is edging closer to a return, but the trip to Goodison Park may come too soon for him.

Fullkrug has been out of action since suffering a hamstring injury in Potter’s first game in charge against Aston Villa in January.

He has now returned to first-team training and is making steady progress, but Potter is in no mood to rush his recovery.

“Fullkrug’s been training with the group, but still not ready to start,” Potter confirmed in his pre-match press conference on Thursday.

“We’ll assess over the next 24 hours, I guess, whether he’s available.

“But I think it’s more after the international break for him, just to get some training in him. But it’s nice to have him with the group.”

Meanwhile, Crysencio Summerville is still out with a hamstring issue and isn’t expected to return until after the international break.

Potter also touched on the progress of centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo, who has started the last three games but has yet to complete a full 90 minutes.

The Frenchman is working on getting back to full fitness following a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

“Normally, when you’re out for a period of time, especially with the type of injury that he had, you’d normally build up the minutes,” Potter added.

“It’s hard to expect him to go into 90 minutes straight away. He’s getting stronger and stronger, and he’s available for close to 90 minutes for this game.”

Michail Antonio received a warm reception from the West Ham fans at the London Stadium ahead of Monday’s loss to Newcastle United.

However, he is unlikely to return to action before the end of the season.