Darren Randolph is expected to replace Adrian, who was sent off in last weekend’s loss to Leicester.
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Harry Arter (groin) Christian Atsu (back) remain on the sidelines for the Cherries.
Poyet, who featured frequently for Hammers boss Slaven Bilic in their Europa League campaign, has not played under the Croatian in the Premier League so far this season.
“When we played Queens Park Rangers previous year they had to win to stand any chance of staying up and he wasn’t very good“. Their first idea is always to pass the ball.
It may only be August. but West Ham already have themselves a bit of a fitness crisis up front. Our performances in the past two games have been good. He is a very tricky and skilful player with an eye for a pass and one we will have to watch. We are positive going into this game. With two weeks left on the transfer window, however, he should be fit enough to be available and sign his contract.
“So of course there is a frustration, but even stronger is a willingness to put it right”, he added.
West Ham take on Bournemouth on Saturday 22 August at the Boleyn Ground, with the game kicking off at 3pm, or follow our live Match Cast on Standard Sport.
After watching the Liverpool game will go with Matt Ritchie, he looked the only player who might have got us a goal after Tommy Elphick’s header was ruled out.
Bournemouth have not won any of their previous five competitive meetings with the Hammers (D2 L3).
Bournemouth have not won any of their previous five competitive meetings with the Hammers (D2 L3).
“He is experienced, what happened with Bournemouth in a couple of games can happen to anyway”.
Randolph, a close-season signing from Birmingham City, is set to deputise between the posts in the Spaniard’s absence and will be keen to erase his recent memories of playing against the Cherries.
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Alex Song’s return to the Premier League last season was certainly a success, as the former Arsenal man went on loan to West Ham and brought steel and creativity to Sam Allardyce’s side.
