We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Rajpal Brar, an expert in injury, to join us as an exclusive columnist. Dr. Brar will be sharing his insights and updates on the injury situation at West Ham on a weekly basis.
In his latest update, Dr. Brar has provided some crucial information on the injury status of West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta. According to Dr. Brar, it is anticipated that Paqueta will not be participating in training until the final week of February. This news comes in response to footage shared by the Brazil international as he continues to recover from a calf setback sustained during the match against Bristol City on 7th January.
Dr. Brar has observed that Paqueta is still in the early stage of rehabilitation, and his current work predominantly involves indoor activities rather than individual training on the pitch. Speaking exclusively with West Ham Zone, Dr. Brar, who specializes in Physical Therapy and is a Sports Scientist, explained, “It seems like he’s still in early rehab if he’s only working inside and not yet on the pitch. His training return will depend on how he responds to increasing intensity. It should be around five to six weeks before he’s available again. As things stand, a return to training in the last week of February seems plausible.”
The prognosis of Paqueta’s injury has also impacted the transfer speculations around the midfielder. Dr. Brar’s estimate that Paqueta may not be available until March has reportedly thwarted some clubs’ potential plans to sign him. Despite the setback, the 26-year-old remains committed to West Ham and has shown no signs of wanting to leave. He has been an influential player this season, contributing two goals and five assists while stepping into a different role due to the team’s limited options on the left wing.
Dr. Brar’s updates provide valuable insight into the recovery processes of players and the implications for their teams. We look forward to his continued contributions as our exclusive injury columnist.
