Overview

• David Moyes confirmed both Jarrad Branthwaite and Merlin Röhl will miss Monday’s home match against West Ham.
• Branthwaite has not yet returned to full training, with Moyes saying he is expected back shortly.
• Röhl remains sidelined by a hip problem after an eye-catching debut and has missed the last two games.
• James Tarkowski and Michael Keane have started at centre-back with Jake O’Brien providing cover, highlighting the thin depth.
• Football Insider reports calls for January reinforcements at centre-back, including a renewed push for Club Brugge’s Joel Ordóñez.