Part of the problem for Slaven Bilic’s men has been cruel luck with injuries and Andy Carroll (groin) joins Dimitri Payet (ankle), Victor Moses, Winston Reid (both hamstring), Manuel Lanzini and Diafra Sakho (both thigh) on the sidelines.
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The Hammers have suffered a dip in form in recent weeks, with a number of key players picking up injuries. – Swansea have scored the opening goal in just three Premier League games this season; less often than any other team.
“We’ve got to concentrate on ourselves”, he said. If we can keep this team spirit when everyone starts to come back, it is all very positive.
“We’re going to see but it looks like he’ll be off for the Swansea game, which is a big blow, but that’s it regarding injuries”.
The teams last played in January this year and the game ended in a 1 – 1 draw.
The Swans are struggling down in 17th place and have sacked manager Garry Monk, with Alan Curtis taking temporary charge against the Hammers.
However, Bilic knows that the Welsh club could turn the corner at any moment especially after a strong performance against Manchester City.
‘Growing up as a Cardiff fan, I didn’t want Swansea to do too well, but to play against them now is a different kettle of fish.
“But in some of the games they were unlucky and showed really good quality up front but were open at the back”.
Swansea have won just three of their 16 Premier League fixtures, including two at the Liberty Stadium.
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“If he doesn’t play it will obviously be a bonus for us because he’s done so well, but you can guarantee whatever replacement they bring in will be top quality as well”.
