Niclas Füllkrug

West Ham United striker Niclas Füllkrug (32) is currently sidelined due to a hamstring injury sustained during the FA Cup match against Aston Villa on 10 January 2025. The German international pulled up in the first half of the game, immediately clutching his hamstring and signalling for medical attention. Despite initially attempting to continue, he was forced off the pitch shortly afterwards (Source: Football Insider)

Following the match, manager Graham Potter expressed concern over the severity of the injury, stating:

"Niclas doesn't look good. Obviously, how he pulled up, it didn't look positive, so I'm not hopeful about that." (Source: BBC Sport)

On 13 January 2025, West Ham confirmed that Füllkrug had sustained a hamstring strain and would be sidelined for several weeks. He subsequently missed multiple fixtures, with the club opting for a cautious rehabilitation approach to prevent any recurrence. (Source: West Ham United Official Website)

By 13 March 2025, Füllkrug had returned to light training with the group, marking a significant step in his recovery. However, Potter ruled him out for the upcoming match against Everton, stating that while he was progressing well, he was still not match-fit:

"There were no problems from the game on Monday, so [Niclas] Füllkrug has been training with the group but isn't ready to start, certainly. We'll assess him over the next day or two, but we're probably looking more after the international break."
(Source: The Athletic)

On 15 March 2025, West Ham confirmed that Füllkrug would miss the match against Everton as expected. The striker continues to train without issues but remains short of match fitness. The club anticipates his return to the squad after the March international break, barring any setbacks. (Source: BBC Sport)