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Golambeckis gets his West Ham break with Kilman and Morato facing Nuno snub

Airidas Golambeckis could make only his third senior start in the colours of West Ham United when Nuno Espirito Santo selects his Konstantinos Mavropanos-less XI…

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 5:30 PM
Golambeckis gets his West Ham break with Kilman and Morato facing Nuno snub
Key Things to Know
  • Hammers News suggests Airidas Golambeckis could start for West Ham as Nuno Espirito Santo avoids pairing Kilman and Morato.
  • West Ham defender Konstantinos Mavropanos suffered a significant knee injury against Southampton and faces weeks out.
  • Nuno prefers pairing left-footed and right-footed central defenders to maintain balance and passing lanes.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Airidas Golambeckis could make his third senior start for West Ham United against West Brom following a significant knee injury to defender Konstantinos Mavropanos. Mavropanos was injured in a collision with Southampton goalkeeper Daniel Peretz during West Ham's 3-2 defeat last Saturday and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks.

Hammers News suggests manager Nuno Espirito Santo is unlikely to pair left-footed defenders Max Kilman and Morato together in central defense due to his preference for footed balance. The outlet argues Mavropanos's vacant spot will likely be filled by right-footed Golambeckis or the experienced Joel Veltman.

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