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title: "West Ham: Dean Jones reacts to Maxwel Cornet’s injury"
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published: "2022-10-04T19:41:11Z"
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# West Ham: Dean Jones reacts to Maxwel Cornet’s injury

**Journalist Dean Jones is gutted by the latest [West Ham United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/) injury news involving summer arrival Maxwel Cornet.**

### **The Lowdown: Cornet’s injury**

The Hammers looked like they were back on the right track this weekened as they [beat Wolves 2-0](https://www.skysports.com/football/west-ham-united-vs-wolverhampton-wanderers/report/464724) at the London Stadium, with goals from Gianluca Scamacca and Jarrod Bowen raising David Moyes’ side up to [15th place](https://www.skysports.com/premier-league-table) in the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) table.

Whilst a positive afternoon for the east London club, the fixture was less than ideal for Cornet, who was making his [full top-flight debut](https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/west-ham-injury-bowen-cornet-25156552) for the Irons.

After just [34 minutes](https://www.skysports.com/football/west-ham-united-vs-wolverhampton-wanderers/teams/464724), the Ivory Coast international was replaced by Pablo Fornals after suffering a calf injury following a challenge made by Daniel Podence.

### **The Latest: Jones’ claim**

After the game, Moyes was questioned by the media over the severity of Cornet’s injury, to which he [responded](https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/west-ham-injury-bowen-cornet-25156552):

“He felt his calf, so that was it. I’ve not had the chance to speak to the medical team yet, I’m not saying it’s a calf strain, but it looks like something to do with his calf.”

Jones believes his absence will come as a blow to West Ham, but more damagingly, it will come as a major stumbling block in the winger’s pursuit of a guaranteed spot in Moyes’ starting XI.

Speaking with ***The Transfer Tavern***, the journalist said:

*“However bad the problem is, I think it was his calf, however bad that is, it’s going to hold him back.*

*“So, they’ve got to hope it’s not too serious. It’s such a shame for him.”*

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### **The Verdict: Major blow**

Having signed for the Hammers this summer in a [deal worth £17.5m](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12666254/maxwel-cornet-west-ham-sign-burnley-winger-for-17-5m-on-five-year-contract), Cornet has already proven to be a useful addition to Moyes’ once-fatigued squad.

Thus far this season, the 26-year-old has averaged an impressive 7.10 match rating in the UEFA Europa Conference League (via [SofaScore](https://www.sofascore.com/team/football/west-ham-united/37)), having also made [five appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/maxwel-cornet/leistungsdaten/spieler/234781) in the Premier League.

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Just when the winger was given his chance in West Ham’s starting XI, he immediately suffered a major blow with his injury.

It may take him a while until Moyes gives him a second go in the team, with numerous other attackers fighting for a position in the starting side.