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ExWHUEmployee: West Ham facing injury blow as first-choice replacement for 26yo flop against Blackburn now set to undergo scan

West Ham United goalkeeper Alphonse Areola is reportedly set to undergo a scan after being ruled out of Saturday’s 2-1 Championship defeat at Blackburn Rovers, leaving the Hammers anxious over the severity of the issue. The Frenchman picked up an…

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Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 12:42 PM

Key Things to Know

West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola is reportedly set for a scan following an injury during pre-match warm-ups.
Areola withdrew from the squad prior to West Ham's 2-1 Championship defeat against Blackburn Rovers.
New head coach Scott Parker remains winless after Andri Gudjohnsen and Dapo Afolayan scored for Blackburn.

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West Ham United goalkeeper Alphonse Areola is reportedly set to undergo a medical scan after sustaining an injury during the warm-up ahead of Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Blackburn Rovers. The French international withdrew from the matchday squad at Ewood Park, leaving the club anxious over the severity of the undisclosed issue under new head coach Scott Parker.

The setback comes amid scrutiny of goalkeeper Mads Hermansen, who started in the loss where Blackburn scored through Andri Gudjohnsen and Dapo Afolayan before Joel Piroe pulled one back. West Ham, who have conceded 11 goals in four matches, now have an international break before facing Preston North End on November 21.

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