Lukasz Fabianski, Michail Antonio, Vladimir Coufal -…

Lukasz Fabianski, Michail Antonio, Vladimir Coufal - West Ham injuries ahead of Southampton game

West Ham United will be looking to move back out of the Premier League’s relegation zone when they take on Southampton on Sunday.

The Hammers play host to bottom of the table Saints on Sunday in what will be West Ham’s first match in 17 days due to the international break and clashes with the FA Cup.

Ahead of the meeting with Ruben Selles’ side, here is a look at West Ham’s current list of injury concerns.

Vladimir Coufal (heel)

Right-back Vladimir Coufal has missed the Hammers’ last five matches due to a heel injury, which forced him off during last month’s 4-0 win over Nottingham Forest.

Coufal had been nursing the issue going into the win over the Tricky Trees, but the severity of it forced him off at half-time and has since seen him miss trips to Manchester United, Brighton and Hove Albion and AEK Larnaca, as well as home clashes with Aston Villa and Larnaca.

However, despite his recent club absence, Coufal played in both of Czech Republic's matches during the international break, playing 70 minutes and getting an assist against Poland before playing the duration against Moldova, suggesting that he is set to return against Saints.

Vladimir Coufal in action for Czech Republic (Vedran Galijas/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

Lukasz Fabianski (cheek/eye)

Goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is set to return soon after fracturing his cheekbone and eye-socket against Forest.

Fabianski was forced off midway through the second half after being caught by the knee of Forest defender Felipe after the Polish stopper innocuously went for the ball.

Fabianski has been pictured back in training by West Ham in a protective mask prior to the international break, but he was not brought into action amid concerns over playing with a mask on.

However, Fabianski has been pictured without a mask in recent days, suggesting that he could be back in the squad on Sunday against Southampton.

Lukasz Fabianski of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Michail Antonio (calf)

Striker Michail Antonio missed the final two home games prior to the international break with a calf injury sustained shortly after scoring twice away at Larnaca.

Speaking on Antonio prior to the second leg win over Larnaca, Moyes confirmed that the striker was absent, but did not know how long for.

Antonio was left out of Jamaica’s squad to face Mexico over the international break, but has been pictured back in first-team training in recent days, suggesting that a return this weekend could be on the cards.

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