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Football royalty Matthaus leaves West Ham red-faced over Fullkrug

West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo could be left with egg on his face over his decision to offload Niclas Fullkrug after German football legend…

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Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 3:35 PM

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Lothar Matthaus claims Niclas Fullkrug should lead Germany's attack after finding the trust he lacked at West Ham.
Niclas Fullkrug has scored seven goals in seven Bundesliga matches while on loan at Werder Bremen.
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo reportedly insisted on sending Fullkrug out on loan.

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Lothar Matthaus stated that on-loan West Ham striker Niclas Fullkrug is the ideal forward to lead Jurgen Klopp's Germany national team. Matthaus claimed the 33-year-old struggled in east London and during a spell at AC Milan because he lacked warmth, affection, and trust, which he has now rediscovered after returning to Werder Bremen on loan.

Fullkrug has scored seven goals in his first seven Bundesliga appearances this season. Hammers News reports that the decision to sanction Fullkrug's loan was made directly by West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo, rather than the club hierarchy.

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Football royalty Matthaus leaves West Ham red-faced over Fullkrug

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