Tomas Soucek may return for West Ham vs Millwall derby

West Ham United midfielder Tomas Soucek may return to the squad for the upcoming derby against Millwall. The Czech international has been sidelined since sustaining an ankle injury during the World Cup in June.

Manager Nuno Espírito Santo provided a cautious update, stating that Soucek is ‘getting better’ but did not explicitly confirm his availability. While there is speculation that Soucek could make the bench to provide veteran leadership, some analysts suggest it may be safer to prioritize his full rehabilitation ahead of the international break to ensure he is fit for the remainder of the season.

In addition to Soucek, West Ham faces other selection issues, with Joel Veltman confirmed to be unavailable for the match.