Golambeckis decision looks rubber-stamped as Nuno reveals new West Ham problem

Airidas Golambeckis is in line to start for West Ham United against West Brom following defensive injury concerns, hammers reports. Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed that Konstantinos Mavropanos is sidelined due to a knee injury, while defender Joel Veltman also requires evaluation ahead of the fixture. Nuno revealed captain Jarrod Bowen seems fine after a training ankle twist.

The article argues Golambeckis should start because Nuno prefers pairing right-footed and left-footed centre-backs rather than fielding left-footers Max Kilman and Morato together. As the only other natural right-footed central defender, the 19-year-old previously impressed during appearances against Watford and Southampton, making him the prime candidate to partner Kilman.