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West Ham in lucky injury break as Scott Parker breathes sigh of relief

West Ham United winger Manor Solomon is still in contention to feature for Israel in their UEFA Nations League clash with Kosovo on Saturday, his…

Published: Friday, 13 November 2026 at 5:43 PM
West Ham in lucky injury break as Scott Parker breathes sigh of relief
Key Things to Know
  • West Ham winger Manor Solomon has avoided a major injury layoff after suffering only a minor back twinge.
  • Israel coach Ran Ben-Shimon confirmed Solomon experienced pain in training, making his availability against Kosovo very low.
  • Solomon previously suffered a similar back issue during the October international break.
The Story in 60 Seconds

West Ham United winger Manor Solomon is unlikely to face a lengthy absence after his recent back issue was deemed minor. The Israeli international is dealing with a recurring twinge while on international duty ahead of Israel's UEFA Nations League match against Kosovo, although Israel coach Ran Ben-Shimon has not entirely ruled him out.

While Ben-Shimon admitted Solomon's chances of playing against Kosovo are very low due to lingering pain during training, the winger avoids a significant injury layoff. Manager Scott Parker had previously used Solomon from the bench against Blackburn Rovers, with the forward tallying two goals and four assists so far this season.

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