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Exclusive: Major Soucek update as West Ham back hero to be among Championship’s best

West Ham have received a major Tomas Soucek boost, with Hammers News able to confirm the club’s original plan for his long-awaited return is set…

By Damien Charles Lucas · Hammers News

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 6:37 AM

Key Things to Know

Tomas Soucek is set to return to West Ham's squad against QPR following an ankle injury.
A West Ham source expressed confidence that Soucek will prove to be a top player in the Championship.
Manager Nuno Espirito Santo and the medical staff avoided rushing the midfielder back against Millwall.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Tomas Soucek is expected to return to the West Ham United squad for their upcoming match against Queens Park Rangers on October 9. The 31-year-old midfielder has not featured for Nuno Espirito Santo's side this season after sustaining a serious ankle injury while playing for the Czech Republic at the World Cup.

West Ham medical staff chose caution over rushing Soucek back against Millwall, using the international break to finalize his recovery. A club source told Hammers News that Soucek is expected to be a dominant presence in the Championship this season.

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Exclusive: Major Soucek update as West Ham back hero to be among Championship’s best

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