West Ham handed Paqueta injury boost ahead of Palace game

West Ham United manager David Moyes has revealed that Lucas Paqueta is in contention to play against Crystal Palace on Sunday after returning to training.

The 25-year-old midfielder has missed the last five matches across all competitions since he picked up a shoulder injury in the 1-1 draw away against Southampton last month.

Moyes stated after the draw at St Mary's that Paqueta's <a href="/football/west-ham-united/injury-news/news/lucas-paqueta-doubtful-for-world-cup-with-serious-injury_497356.html">injury was "serious"</a>, with the Brazil international emerging as a doubt for the 2022 World Cup.

However, the Scottish boss has confirmed that Paqueta has returned to training and is set to be included in the matchday squad for Sunday's . . .