As they get ready to start a new era, West Ham will play Aston Villa in the FA Cup on Friday night.Following a dismal start to the season that saw them drop to the bottom half of the standings, the Hammers fired Julen Lopetegui on Thursday and replaced him with Graham Potter. Villa has been a little below average overall outside of the Champions League, but they are still in the running for European slots. We have compiled all of the most recent injury news pertaining to both teams, and a fourth-round spot is up for grabs.

Out, Pau Torres

Torres’ ankle injury will keep him out until spring. Because Pau Torres broke his fourth metatarsal and will be sidelined for around two months, Unai Emery has stated that he will not be playing on Saturday. Given what Emery stated last week: “Not for tomorrow, Diego Carlos, because he has a small injury as well,” Diego Carlos might find it difficult to return here. With just one kick in his foot, he is not feeling well.
John McGinn: Not in

According to Emery, “I believe it might be hamstring.” He might miss two, three, four, or five weeks of work.

Out, Michail Antonio

Before leaving, Lopetegui stated of Antonio that the winger had been in a car accident: “Michail is going to be out for a long time, for sure.” The fact that he is at home with his family is fantastic news, and I have no doubt that he will make every effort to get better as soon as possible.

Jarrod Bowen: Not in

Bowen’s ankle ailment is predicted to keep him out until the end of February. “Let’s see,” Lopetegui stated. He definitely won’t be out for a few days. He has to recuperate from an injury, which is unfortunate for us. We’ll see how things work out, but I’d rather not say how many days.

Doubt by Lukasz Fabianski

Following his concussion, Fabianski is uncertain. To get back, he must pass the process.

Out, Jean-Clair Todibo

Todibo is anticipated to miss time due to an injury he sustained last week. Last Friday, Lopetegui stated: “We are unsure of the precise nature of the issue. I am not very hopeful, but we must evaluate him tomorrow. Loptegui said, “We suffered an injury yesterday with Emerson, too, in the last training session; that’s why he was not here,” after Emerson developed a problem last week.

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