Niclas Füllkrug about to make a comeback – is it his last chance?

Niclas Füllkrug imagined his time at West Ham United to be completely different. The former Borussia Dortmund striker has been out since the beginning of September with an irritated Achilles tendon.

Now Niclas Füllkrug is finally on the verge of a comeback. He could get back into the game before Christmas. However, it is unclear how long his time at West Ham United will last. There is already speculation about a departure.

Niclas Füllkrug has been injured for months

Füllkrug was injured with the national team at the beginning of September and suffered an irritated Achilles tendon. Since then he has been eagerly waiting for his comeback. The game against Arsenal FC on Saturday (November 30th) comes too early for him.

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However, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Coach Julen Lopetegui announced before the Arsenal game: “We’ll see if he can play in the next two or three games.” I don’t know exactly, but he’s feeling a lot better.” A return to the pitch seems to be coming also to be within reach.

Out for Füllkrug and Lopetegui?

The big question then is: what happens next for Füllkrug at West Ham. Even before his injury he was not a regular player. Michail Antonio was regularly preferred. He also currently has the regular spot in the forward line.

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In addition, Lopetegui is heavily criticized at West Ham. There is already speculation in the English media about his end. That could also change Füllkrug’s situation again, because it was the Spaniard who sent him to the Premier League. West Ham are also said to be thinking about bringing in a striker in the winter. For Füllkruge, his time in the Premier League could be over in the winter.