Paquetá Restored to West Ham Starting XI for Brighton After One-Match Ban
The manager frames the decision within West Ham's fight for survival.
Overview
- Nuno Espírito Santo confirmed Lucas Paquetá will start at Brighton on Sunday after serving his suspension.
- Paquetá apologised to team-mates and admitted his mistake, with Nuno expressing confidence the incident will not be repeated.
- The midfielder was sent off against Liverpool for two quick yellow cards for dissent before criticising the FA on social media over a lack of psychological support during a prolonged betting probe.
- His red card led to a one-match ban that kept him out of West Ham's 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.
- Nuno said Crysencio Summerville is close to returning and Ollie Scarles has a December 8 medical review, as he acknowledged the team sits in the relegation zone.