West Ham will be without their star player Mohammed Kudus against Manchester United this weekend. United drew 1-1 with Fenerbahce in the Europa League league phase on Thursday night and make the visit to the London Stadium on Sunday to take on a struggling West Ham.
The Hammers were expected to improve this season with Julen Lopetegui in charge but they are currently 15th in the Premier League table and have won just two games.
To make matters worse, they will be without Kudus when facing United on Sunday afternoon because the winger has been given a three-match ban following his sending off for violent against Tottenham last weekend. ALSO READ: United player ratings from Fenerbahce clash ALSO READ: Amad reaction points at heartbreaking decision Kudus played under Erik ten Hag at Ajax and has established himself as one of the league's finest wingers since joining West Ham for €45million (£38m) in the summer of 2023.
The 24-year-old scored against United in West Ham's 2-0 win at the London Stadium just before Christmas but won't be available for selection when the teams meet on Sunday. "Unfortunately, Kudus is going to be out for three matches because his behaviour was not good, and he knows that.