West Ham United and Freiburg face off in a important Europa League conflict on Thursday, each groups vying for the highest spot in Group A and a spot within the final 16, regardless of having already secured development to the knockout levels.
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David Moyes, accustomed to managing packed schedules, confronted a difficult interval with a abdomen bug affecting his squad final week, leading to a heavy 5-0 defeat to Fulham following their spectacular win towards Tottenham Hotspur.
Whereas West Ham has already secured qualification for the final 32, they purpose to high their group and advance additional within the match, aiming for successive seasons of European success.
Though a draw would suffice, Moyes is searching for an improved efficiency after a slender 1-0 win over Backa Topola of their earlier European outing.
Contrastingly, Freiburg, after thrashing Olympiacos 5-0, are decided to clinch victory towards West Ham to safe the group’s high spot, having been degree on factors with their upcoming opponents since their defeat to West Ham in Germany.
Whereas sitting eighth within the Bundesliga, Freiburg enters the competition in tremendous kind with consecutive 1-0 victories towards Mainz 05 and Wolfsburg within the league.
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West Ham’s beginning lineup may be affected as a result of current abdomen bug. Moyes might take into account returning Emerson Palmieri and Mentioned Benrahma in protection and assault, respectively, and Edson Alvarez would possibly characteristic in midfield if match.
Alphonse Areola would possibly exchange Lukasz Fabianski in purpose if recovered, however Michail Antonio stays sidelined with a knee damage.
Freiburg would possibly subject the identical lineup that secured a major win towards Wolfsburg, with Michael Gregoritsch in good kind, having scored 5 targets in three matches.
Attainable Lineups
West Ham United: (4-2-3-1)
Fabianski;
Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Palmieri;
Alvarez, Ward-Prowse;
Kudus, Soucek, Paqueta;
Bowen
Freiburg: (4-4-1-1)
Atubolu;
Sildillia, Ginter, Lienhart, Makengo;
Doan, Eggestein, Hofler, Grifo;
Rohl;
Gregoritsch
Prediction: West Ham United 2-2 Freiburg
Contemplating West Ham’s current well being points, the match may be difficult for them. Nevertheless, anticipating an attractive encounter, each groups might share the spoils, permitting West Ham to take care of their high place within the group.