West Ham coach runs the rule over 21yo Anglo-Nigerian final training session pre-Eintracht Frankfurt

Published: April 27, 2022

England youth international of Nigerian descent Ajibola Alese is in contention to be named in West Ham's matchday squad against German opponents Eintracht Frankfurt in Thursday's Europa League semifinal clash at the London Stadium, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.

Hammers boss David Moyes monitored the central defender at close quarters in his side's final training session at
Rush Green Training Ground, Romford on Wednesday.

West Ham are sweating over the fitness of center backs Kurt Zouma and Issa Diop for tomorrow's meeting, while the cap-tied Italy defender of Nigerian descent Angelo Ogbonna is still recovering from a long-term ACL injury.

With the three experienced central defenders doubtful for the Europa League semifinal, the chances of Alese making the matchday squad have been boosted.

Alese made his European debut in the dead rubber match against Dinamo Zagreb in the group stage and has been included in seven matchday squads for Europa League games this season.

The 21-year-old was an unused substitute for West Ham in their most recent game against Chelsea in the Premier League.

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