Nuno on injuries, 'irreplaceable' Paqueta and West Ham's academy

Nuno on injuries, 'irreplaceable' Paqueta and West Ham's academy

West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium (kick-off 15:00 GMT).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Nuno said Niclas Fulkrug, Freddie Potts and Konstantinos Mavropanos are recovering "day by day" from their respective thigh injuries. The West Ham manager said he will decide if any of them are ready to play in Friday's session.
• He once again gave no indication on the future of Germany striker Fullkrug amid rumours he will leave the club in January.
• Nuno said the suspended Lucas Paqueta is "impossible to replace" and stressed the importance of trying to find a solution for his absence.
• The manager was hesitant about the upcoming transfer window, suggesting that anything he says would "only create noise and it doesn't help".
• Asked why the coaching staff he had at Nottingham Forest have not joined him in east London: "We are working very hard and the coaching staff are doing well and this is more important. Those that are here are being very helpful and I cannot thank them enough."
• He spoke highly of the club's academy, saying that they are "part of the first team and options for matches", adding: "At West Ham, we need to have these players around. There are so many good prospects."

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