AdminWest Ham United have been handed another potential boost ahead of their Championship meeting with Queens Park Rangers next Friday, with Julien Stephan facing fresh selection concerns.
QPR were already expected to be without Dennis Cirkin, who is suspended after being sent off against Preston North End.
Their appeal against the red card was unsuccessful, while Boy Kemper is also racing to recover from an ankle injury.
That could leave the Hoops short of options at left-back, potentially giving Jarrod Bowen more freedom to attack from the right when QPR visit the London Stadium.
Now, another concern has emerged, with forward Rumarn Burrell a doubt after his international commitments with Jamaica.
The 25-year-old was called up for CONCACAF Nations League matches against Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras, with Jamaica’s final game taking place on Tuesday, October 6 — just three days before the clash with West Ham.
According to West London Sport, Burrell is not expected back in England until Thursday, leaving little time to recover.
Burrell has started six of QPR’s eight league matches, scoring twice and providing one assist. His possible absence would be another blow, particularly with Richard Kone also expected to miss the game after suffering a knock.
West Ham have scored 22 goals in eight Championship games, although defensive consistency remains a concern. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have kept only two clean sheets in all competitions this season.
QPR, meanwhile, have lost just once in eight league games and sit two points behind West Ham, making Friday’s encounter a crucial test for both sides.
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