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title: "Trevor Sinclair claims striker void will cost West Ham"
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author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-04-19T12:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-04-19T12:00:00Z"
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# Trevor Sinclair claims striker void will cost West Ham

[West Ham](https://readwestham.com/2021/04/19/paul-robinson-believes-west-ham-will-look-to-sign-next-level-defender/) favourite Trevor Sinclair believes the [failure to buy another striker](https://talksport.com/football/833195/trevor-sinclair-west-ham-striker-january-transfers/)in January will ultimately cost the Hammers a place in the top-four this season.

David Moyes’ side have been a wholly new outfit this season and continue to [punch above their weight](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) as the final six games of the Premier League season approaches.

However, having fallen short against Newcastle United over the weekend and with [reports](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/apr/09/michael-antonio-could-miss-rest-of-season-west-ham-david-moyes)claiming the Irons could be without a recognised striker for the rest of the season as Michail Antonio remains sidelined, Sinclair told [talkSPORT’s GameDay podcast \[19/04/21\]](https://play.acast.com/s/footballpreviewshow/aneweuropeansuperwhat-) West Ham may miss out.

> I don’t think West Ham are going to be able to stay the \[Champions League\] course and I think that will be put to bed next week when Chelsea do a job on West Ham, that’s what I’m predicting. Obviously, my heart wants a West Ham win but I just feel with Jesse Lingard potentially out and Antonio out, I think my original fears about not getting that back-up for Antonio and getting a backup striker is going to come back to hurt West Ham, even though it’s still going to be a very successful season for David Moyes.

Fortunately, the [injury suffered to Lingard](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/jesse-lingard-injury-update-after-23932405) doesn’t look to be one that will keep the in-form ace for a lengthy period.

Next up for the Hammers is a crunch [visit to the London Stadium](https://www.skysports.com/west-ham-united-fixtures) from fellow top-four hopefuls Chelsea.

### READ WEST HAM VERDICT

Unfortunately, Sinclair could be proven right as [injuries truly begin to take hold](https://www.whufc.com/news/injury-news) at a pivotal point in the season.

The decision to allow [Sebastien Haller to leave east London](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55576847) and not sign a replacement always appeared a risk, especially given Antonio’s wretched injury record.

That said, Europa League qualification would still be a monumental feat given the club [narrowly avoided relegation](https://talksport.com/football/734041/west-ham-all-but-secure-survival-win-watford/#:~:text=important-,West%20Ham%20all%20but%20secure%20Premier%20League%20survival%20thanks%20to,points%20against%20relegation%20rivals%20Watford&text=West%20Ham's%20place%20in%20the,against%20Watford%20on%20Friday%20night.) last term.