Niclas Füllkrug Faces Another Lengthy Injury Layoff
The German striker suffered a torn hamstring tendon during West Ham's FA Cup loss to Aston Villa, sidelining him for approximately three months.
- Niclas Füllkrug sustained a torn hamstring tendon while sprinting during West Ham United's FA Cup match against Aston Villa, which ended in a 1-2 defeat.
- This marks the second major injury for Füllkrug this season, following an Achilles tendon issue that kept him out for 85 days earlier in the campaign.
- The 31-year-old striker has only managed nine Premier League appearances and two goals since his €27 million transfer from Borussia Dortmund last summer.
- Füllkrug's injury will likely prevent him from participating in Germany's Nations League quarterfinal matches against Italy in March.
- Speculation of a potential transfer to Juventus has been halted due to his latest setback, further complicating his season.