Two lesser-seen West Ham stars could be in line for Europa League action against Sevilla.
Irons’ boss David Moyes is set to be without Jarrod Bowen, Michail Antonio, Angelo Ogbonna and Vladimir Coufal for the crunch clash at the London Stadium.
Left-back Aaron Cresswell could also miss the second leg as the Hammers attempt to overturn a 1-0 deficit in east London.
According to a report from Claret & Hugh, Arthur Masuaku and young striker Armstrong Okoflex could be set to benefit from the absentees.
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One of two reports citing the selection headache facing Moyes claims that Masuaku ‘may be called on’ to play at left-wing back.
So far this season the 28-year-old Ivory Coast international has scored once and provided one assist in 22 appearances across all competitions.
Meanwhile, Okoflex is yet t feature for the first team this term but has scored 11 times in just 17 Premier League 2 outings.
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Calling upon either Masuaku or Okoflex is far from ideal for such an important fixture, but needs must.
Both are capable of performing to the standard required, however, neither can provide the threat of Bowen, Antonio and Cresswell.
Should West Ham and Moyes be able to mastermind a route beyond four-time Europa League winners Sevilla with all these issues, it would perhaps eclipse any achievement from the Scot so far.
