The London Evening Standard has published an article today on injured West Ham striker Niclas Fullkrug that will have Hammers fans more than a little worried.
Without boring anyone by rehashing old news, the German striker got injured on international duty in September and hasn’t played since.
West Ham’s £27m summer signing from Dortmund was expected to return quickly, but the full extent of his injury has remained shrouded in mystery.
Concerningly, It now appears the Hammers’ medical team is as uncertain about the injury as anyone else. The Standard’s revelation that “West Ham’s medical team have sought alternative remedies from those typically used for such an injury” is highly worrying.
While I doubt the medics have opted for a séance, snake oil, or a sprinkling of rhino horn, the fact that a remedy cannot be found within traditional medicine does not bode well.
To add to the unease, Fullkrug travelled back to Germany in search of a miracle cure, further hinting that no one knows what’s going on.
The Standard ended its article by stating, “West Ham medical staff are understood to be reluctant to put a timeframe on [Fullkrug’s] return.” Whilst it’s reasonable for the physios to avoid giving inaccurate dates, this suggests that fans hoping to see Fullkrug in Claret and Blue this November might be in for disappointment.
