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title: "West Ham: Thilo Kehrer set to return vs Southampton"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-united-thilo-kehrer-southampton-latest-injury-news-rumours-updates/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Chloe Chadwick"
section: "Premier League News"
published: "2022-10-15T07:41:53Z"
modified: "2022-10-15T07:41:53Z"
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# West Ham: Thilo Kehrer set to return vs Southampton

**[West Ham United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/) have been handed an injury boost after David Moyes confirmed that Thilo Kehrer could be set to return for this weekend’s [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) game vs Southampton.**

### The Lowdown: Injury concerns

The Irons secured a 2-1 victory over Anderlecht in the Europa League on Thursday night which saw them finish top of their group, but they had to do it without the services of the 26-year-old.

The German was [left out](https://www.flashscore.co.uk/match/AaXW3xpC/#/match-summary/lineups) of the matchday squad at the London Stadium after [sustaining](https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/west-ham-injury-moyes-southampton-25262865?int_source=nba) a knock, but any concerns that he might have been facing a spell on the sidelines have now been erased.

### The Latest: Moyes’ fitness update

Speaking during Friday’s pre-match press conference, Moyes revealed that Kehrer is likely to be available for selection to face the Saints having rested him in midweek.

As quoted by the club’s [official website](https://www.whufc.com/news/it-happened-david-moyes-pre-southampton-press-conference-0), he said:

*“We took a precaution on Thilo more than anything last night but we hope he’s going to be fine.”*

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### The Verdict: Boost for West Ham

The Irons having Kehrer back at their disposal would be a huge boost for Moyes, who will know how much of an integral member of the starting XI his summer arrival has become.

Praised for his ‘[big personality](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/west-ham-david-moyes-raves-over-thilo-kehrer-stepping-up-behind-the-scenes/amp/)’ by the Scotsman himself, the centre-back has been a rock in the heart of the defence this season, averaging 3.1 clearances and 1.6 interceptions per league game, alongside a pass success rate of 86.9% ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/255167/Show/Thilo-Kehrer)).

West Ham will be desperate to make it three league wins on the bounce when they travel to St. Mary’s on Sunday, and the return of Kehrer could play a big part in doing so.

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