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Niclas Fullkrug has seen very limited action for West Ham so far, and the injury he picked up during the September international break has prevented him from making an impact.
Reports earlier this week suggested that the Hammers might consider selling Fullkrug in January, as there is disappointment within the club over his lack of form and recurring injury.
The 31-year-old recently spoke to the media in Germany, admitting that he has had a poor start with West Ham.
This was an honest statement from the German international, but also somewhat concerning.
West Ham needed a striker who could make an immediate impact at the London Stadium this summer, but unfortunately, Fullkrug hasn’t been able to deliver.
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The former Borussia Dortmund forward is still sidelined with a calf injury, and as of now, there is no clear return date. This has raised doubts about whether signing him was a mistake.
So, it wasn’t surprising when reports last week suggested that West Ham’s owners might be ready to move on from him quickly.
However, this claim might not hold true. Florian Plettenberg, a reporter with strong connections to Fullkrug’s circle, has indicated that the striker isn’t going anywhere.
I’m hopeful that Niclas Fullkrug can make a positive impact at West Ham, though I currently have little confidence he will.
Even before his injury, he appeared far from ready to match the pace of the Premier League.
I personally feel West Ham overpaid for Fullkrug. Had he come for a fee in the £15-18 million range, it might have been more justifiable.
For now, we can only hope he recovers from his injury and starts contributing with goals and assists this season.
However, as mentioned, it’s difficult to envision a scenario where he manages to achieve that.