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West Ham player struggling with ‘minor injury’ – Nuno not overlooking him

West Ham United‘s Adama Boiro hasn’t had a good start with the Championship side because of an injury issue. The left-back joined Athletic Bilbao from CA Osasuna in 2024 and was initially part of their reserve team. He made his…

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 7:24 AM
West Ham player struggling with ‘minor injury’ – Nuno not overlooking him
Key Things to Know
  • Adama Boiro joined West Ham United on loan from Athletic Bilbao with an option to buy.
  • The defender has missed recent matches due to a minor injury sustained before the international break.
  • Reports dismiss suggestions that manager Nuno Espírito Santo has frozen the left-back out of the squad.
The Story in 60 Seconds

West Ham United left-back Adama Boiro has missed recent matches due to a minor injury rather than being out of favor with manager Nuno Espírito Santo. The 24-year-old defender joined the Championship side on a season-long loan from Athletic Bilbao on transfer deadline day, with West Ham securing an option to buy.

Boiro made his debut in a 2-0 win over Derby County on September 5th but has since been sidelined. He is expected to be available for selection when West Ham host QPR after the international break, offering competition to Oliver Scarles and Morato.

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