Tomas Soucek could miss the opening five or six games of West Ham United’s new season, according to ExWHUEmployee.
The update gives Nuno Espirito Santo another early concern as he prepares for the Championship campaign.
Soucek suffered an ankle ligament injury while playing for Czechia at the World Cup. West Ham later confirmed the midfielder would undergo further assessment after returning from international duty.
The 31-year-old has already vowed to come back stronger. In a message after the injury, Soucek said he would use the next few weeks or months to recover and return ready to help West Ham.
Nuno Faces Early Midfield Gap
A five or six-game absence would leave a clear hole in West Ham’s midfield. Soucek gives the team height, experience and a regular threat from set pieces.
ReadWestHam has already looked at how his ankle assessment handed Nuno an early midfield issue. This latest claim sharpens the picture before pre-season fully settles.
West Ham also have wider calls to make in the middle of the pitch. ReadWestHam covered how Edson Alvarez’s World Cup run has left the club with another important midfield decision.
Soucek’s absence would not only affect selection. It could shape recruitment, minutes for younger players and Nuno’s early tactical balance.
West Ham need a strong start after relegation. Losing one of their most experienced midfielders for the opening weeks would make that task harder.
