LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 27: A general view inside the stadium as Neal Maupay of Brighton & Hove Albion scores their team's first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Brighton & Hove Albion at London Stadium on December 27, 2020 in London, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Emerson’s injury has been updated by Julen Lopetegui. On Saturday, September 14, the West Ham full-back was substituted against Fulham.
The Italian defender went down in excruciating pain eight minutes earlier due to a knee clash, and Vladimir Coufal replaced him after just 57 minutes.
Since joining the Hammers at the London Stadium in 2022, Emerson has been a vital member of the club, and on Saturday, September 21, he will be eager to establish himself against Chelsea, his previous team.
During his press conference, which West Ham Football [15 September] cited, Lopetegui stated: “He took a significant hit.” He is in anguish. See you later. Tomorrow, we’ll learn more.
An injury against the Cottagers would have been the last thing Emerson needed after facing one of the most dangerous wingers in the Premier League on his day, Adama Traore.
The 30-year-old is a very valuable asset for Lopetegui, even though he only managed one goal and two assists for the Irons in the previous season. However, his absence would not be catastrophic.
The summer transfer window saw the signing of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, giving the Spaniard a new full-back option that can play on either side when necessary.
Although Emerson’s injury is a concern, Danny Ings’ late goal at Craven Cottage has turned much of the conversation about the London Stadium around the positive.
Despite West Ham’s one Premier League victory thus far this season—losses to Manchester City and Aston Villa—there is a strong sense that Lopetegui can guide the Hammers to triumph.
Even though the season is still very early, the first indications are encouraging, particularly in light of how David Moyes’s tenure ended the previous season.
