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West Ham predicted XI vs QPR with 28yo ‘gladiator’ set to shake off injury scare and hand Nuno massive boost

Nuno Espirito Santo of West Ham is at the London Stadium. After nearly three weeks away, the Championship returns with a capital derby on Friday night as West Ham United welcome Queens Park Rangers to the London Stadium. Nuno Espirito…

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Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 6:29 AM

Key Things to Know

West Ham defender Konstantinos Mavropanos is expected to start against QPR despite an international injury scare.
A win on Friday would temporarily move Nuno Espirito Santo's side to the top of the Championship.
Joel Veltman remains sidelined with a muscle injury, while midfielder Mohamadou Kante is suspended.

The Story in 60 Seconds

West Ham United host Queens Park Rangers on Friday night with the chance to temporarily climb to the top of the Championship table. Konstantinos Mavropanos is expected to start in defense despite picking up a minor knock while playing for Greece. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo is predicted to make minimal changes from the lineup that defeated Millwall.

Joel Veltman remains sidelined by injury, leaving Kyle Walker-Peters to start at right-back alongside Mavropanos, Max Kilman, and Morato. With Mohamadou Kante suspended and Tomas Soucek recovering from an injury, Divine Mukasa and Arne Engels are projected to feature in midfield behind attackers Joel Piroe and Taty Castellanos.

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