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West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek returns to training after ankle injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 11:30 PM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek returns to training after ankle injury

Summary

Tomas Soucek has resumed team training with West Ham United after nearly three months due to an ankle ligament injury sustained during the World Cup. The 31-year-old midfielder's return is significant as West Ham aims to strengthen their squad in the Championship. Nuno Espírito Santo is managing his integration carefully, balancing group sessions with individual fitness work. Concurrently, Taty Castellanos and Alphonse Areola are being monitored for fitness concerns as the team prepares for their upcoming match against Wrexham on September 12.

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Status Watch

•Tomas Soucek back in training after three months out.
•Sustained an ankle injury during a World Cup match in June.
•Nuno Espírito Santo monitors Soucek’s adaptation to avoid rushing.
•West Ham faces fitness concerns with teammates Castellanos and Areola.
•The team prepares for a match against Wrexham on September 12.

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West Ham United have received a timely boost with Tomas Soucek back in team training after nearly three months out with an ankle ligament injury. The 31-year-old Czech international suffered the injur...
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