December 28th 2024.
West Ham's goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski may not be able to play in their upcoming Premier League game against Liverpool this Sunday. The team's manager, Julen Lopetegui, confirmed that Fabianski is still a major doubt due to a collision he had during their previous game against Southampton on Boxing Day. Fabianski, who is 39 years old, had to leave the field on a stretcher after receiving seven minutes of treatment and oxygen.
If Fabianski is unable to play, Lopetegui has full confidence in their backup goalkeeper, Alphonse Areola. In fact, Areola was called in to replace Fabianski during the game against Southampton and may now have the opportunity to start against the Premier League leaders, Liverpool. Lopetegui praised Areola and the rest of the bench players for their strong mentality and readiness to step in when needed.
The team's manager emphasized the importance of having a strong team mentality and utilizing all players, especially during challenging situations like this. Lopetegui believes that if it weren't for Areola or other players like Jean-Clair Todibo, Edson Alvarez, and Aaron Cresswell, the outcome of the previous game against Southampton could have been very different.
After the game, Lopetegui expressed his concern for Fabianski's condition, saying that he had suffered a significant blow to his head and neck and was unsure of his actions. However, the good news is that he is now talking, alert, and conscious. Lopetegui also had a conversation with Fabianski and the team doctors have confirmed that he is doing better. The manager is optimistic and believes that Fabianski has regained his senses and there is no need to worry anymore.
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