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title: "West Ham could expose returning Saints man Kyle Walker-Peters"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2020/02/28/west-ham-could-expose-returning-saints-man-kyle-walker-peters/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Alex Murray"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2020-02-28T19:00:00Z"
modified: "2020-02-28T19:00:00Z"
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# West Ham could expose returning Saints man Kyle Walker-Peters

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has confirmed that Kyle Walker-Peters will be available for the clash with West Ham this weekend.

The right-back has only made one appearance for the Saints so far, with the Tottenham loanee suffering a [calf injury](https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/2020-02-27/team-news-southampton-west-ham-united-premier-league-2019-20) recently.

[Speaking to Southampton’s official website](https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/2020-02-27/team-news-southampton-west-ham-united-premier-league-2019-20), the Austrian revealed that Kyle Walker-Peters could be available for the clash.

> Walker-Peters is back in training. He’s trained well this week. That’s one more option we have.

### Read West Ham’s Verdict

If Ralph Hasenhuttl decides to put Kyle Walker-Peters back into the team, then West Ham could look to exploit the [lack of experience](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kyle-walker-peters/detaillierteleistungsdaten/spieler/341051) the defender has both with Southampton and generally in Premier League football.

Last weekend, Southampton put midfielder James Ward Prowse out wide, handing a debut to Will Smallbone in central midfield. However, Hasenhuttl may be tempted to play Ward-Prowse in his correct position, which could hand another start to Kyle Walker-Peters.

Walker-Peters struggled during his only appearance for the Saints as well, grabbing a [6.48 who scored rating](https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1376107/Live/England-Premier-League-2019-2020-Southampton-Burnley).

Burnley’s attack appeared to get the better of Walker-Peters, so someone with the [passing and crossing ability of Felipe Anderson](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/93026/Show/Felipe-Anderson) could cause him a lot of difficulties.