As shared by The Evening Standard, West Ham United boss David Moyes has been dealt a blow for Thursday evening with defender Vladimir Coufal still out of action.

The Lowdown: Coufal 'discomfort'...

The Czech Republic star, who has been a revelation since his 2020 move from Slavia Prague, missed West Ham's last Premier League game away to Everton due to injury.

Moyes, providing a cryptic update on Coufal's condition after their 1-0 win at Goodison Park, revealed that he missed the trip due to 'discomfort' he has been carrying for a 'few weeks' (West Ham Zone).

The Latest: Coufal set to miss Genk...

While the Scotsman didn't provide an update on the right-back in his pre-Europa League press conference yesterday, a report from The Evening Standard has shared his condition.

According to their confirmed team news and injuries piece, Coufal is indeed still out and set to miss tonight's highly-anticipated clash at the London Stadium.

They say he is still nursing the groin injury and Moyes will also have to cope without summer signing Alex Kral, who has come down with COVID-19, and potentially Ryan Fredericks too, who is a doubt.

The Verdict: Blow for Moyes...

After winning their first two matches, West Ham could take one giant leap towards finishing top of Group H with another victory tonight.

If Moyes' men can secure top spot, they would immediately qualify for the post-Christmas round of 16 as per the new Europa League format.

Tonight certainly comes as a big occasion in east London and losing Coufal through injury is undoubtedly a blow, especially considering he was a key player last season and lauded as 'absolutely sensational' by Stuart Pearce (Super Six Podcast via HITC).

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