West Ham to assess Tomas Soucek's ankle ligament injury this week

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Last updated Jun 30, 2026

West Ham to assess Tomas Soucek's ankle ligament injury this week
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West Ham United plans to evaluate midfielder Tomas Soucek's ankle injury later this week. The 31-year-old suffered ligament damage during the Czech Republic's World Cup group game against Mexico on June 27, experiencing an injury while trying to challenge the goalkeeper. Soucek was taken off the field on a stretcher in the match's final moments. Richard Collinge, West Ham's performance director, indicated that further assessment will determine the best treatment approach to facilitate his return to action.

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  • Tomas Soucek has ankle ligament damage.
  • Injury occurred during a World Cup match against Mexico.
  • He was stretchered off the field in the 87th minute.
  • Further evaluations are scheduled for later this week.
  • West Ham aims for a prompt return to action for Soucek.
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  • 6:11 PMYahoo SportsSoucek's ankle ligament injury to be assessed
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West Ham United will further assess midfielder Tomas Soucek's ankle injury later this week.

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