West Ham United appear to have been handed a double injury boost ahead of their trip to Southampton on Saturday evening.
Aaron Cresswell and Michail Antonio both participated in full first-team training on Thursday amid fears that they would be absent for the match at St Mary’s.
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Cresswell was forced off in West Ham’s recent 3-1 defeat to Arsenal, prompting doubts that he would be available to take on Southampton at the weekend.
Antonio, meanwhile, gingerly made his way off the pitch after little more than an hour, raising concerns over his fitness ahead of a return to St Mary’s for the winger.
However, while their exact conditions are unknown, it seems the pair could be in contention for West Ham when they lock horns with Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side.
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West Ham are in dismal form and need all the help that they can get. Saints are in a similar position, and Saturday’s game is going to be crucial for both sides.
Hasenhuttl will fancy his wingers’ chances of taking on Cresswell or Arthur Masuaku, should the former be deemed unfit, and taking the game to the visitors will be necessary.
Antonio, meanwhile, poses a different threat. Saints will need to be wary of the versatile forward, whose clever running and shielding of the ball can stretch back-lines and create space for the likes of Felipe Anderson to exploit.
