West Ham Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Lincoln City
When it comes to their opponent in the third round of the Carabao Cup, West Ham United likely received the finest draw of everyone. The Irons face Lincoln City, a team that competes in the third tier of the FA pyramid, whereas the majority of the stronger clubs in the Premier League play other top-flight teams or teams that have recently been demoted from the top division.
Since they are now mid-table in League One, they are also not a particularly strong team. But before that, let’s begin the preview!
Kickoff: Wed. Sept. 27 7:45 pm, Sincil Bank, Lincoln, England
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Team News
Just one issue here for the Hammers- Aaron Cresswell, who is nursing a hamstring injury. Regardless of the severity of the issue, he won’t be risked here. While West Ham have certainly come back to Earth these past couple weeks, after a hot start, they do look pretty strong thus far in 2023-24. They seem to be adjusting better than expected to life after Declan Rice.
Any time you play a third division side you do squad rotation and manager David Moyes will do exactly that. After all, WHUFC has European football to play this season, so they have to manage everyone’s minutes. On to the starting lineup predictio
West Ham United probably got the best draw of anybody when it comes to their 3rd Round Carabao Cup opponent. When most of the bigger boys in the Premier League are taking on fellow top flight, or recently demoted from, sides, the Irons have an opponent from the third tier of the FA pyramid in Lincoln City.
They are not a great League One side either, as they currently sit mid-table. But without further ado, let’s preview!
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Kickoff: Wed. Sept. 27 7:45 pm, Sincil Bank, Lincoln, England
Transatlantic Passage: How the Premier League Redefined Soccer in America: LINK
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