Alphonse Areola
33-Year-Old
West Ham United
Premier
GTD
Injury Calf
Est. Return 4/10/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Areola wasn't at his best during his second season as the full-time starter for West Ham. He kept four clean sheets for the second season in a row and conceded goals at a similar rate (41 allowed in 26 starts). He maybe wasn't an out-right problem in net, but he was rarely making big saves, and he made far fewer saves than he made in the 2023/24 campaign. The hope for the Hammers is that a full summer of Graham Potter will mean better things in 2025/26, and that starts with the defense getting more clean sheets.
Suffers calf injury
Areola picked up an apparent calf injury in the dying moments of Sunday's FA Cup loss to Leeds united in the FA Cup and is a doubt for Friday's clash against Wolves, according to Arthur Ferridge of The Standard.
ANALYSIS
Areola had to be replaced by 20-year-old Finlay Herrick moments before the penalty shootout, with the youngster impressing on his senior debut despite the defeat. The Frenchman has been operating as backup to Mads Hermansen for much of the season, so his absence is unlikely to shake up the starting lineup significantly, with Hermansen set to continue between the posts.
Areola had to be replaced by 20-year-old Finlay Herrick moments before the penalty shootout, with the youngster impressing on his senior debut despite the defeat. The Frenchman has been operating as backup to Mads Hermansen for much of the season, so his absence is unlikely to shake up the starting lineup significantly, with Hermansen set to continue between the posts.
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Injured to end match
Areola was forced off the field in the 120th minute of Sunday's 2-2 (2-4) penalty shootout loss to Leeds United due to an apparent injury.
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Allows three in loss
Areola made three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Chelsea.
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Concedes once in win
Areola allowed a goal while making a save during Saturday's 3-1 win over Sunderland.
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Concedes once Saturday
Areola registered five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Tottenham Hotspur.
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Concedes two goals
Areola made three saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest.
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West Ham want to keep him
West Ham United want to keep Areola past this season, according to Fabrizio Romano.
ANALYSIS
West Ham want to keep hold of the Paris St-Germain and France goalkeeper, but fortunately for them, they have alternatives to keep him at the club. The 29-year-old could have another season on loan at London Stadium, or the Hammers could buy him for £11 million.
West Ham want to keep hold of the Paris St-Germain and France goalkeeper, but fortunately for them, they have alternatives to keep him at the club. The 29-year-old could have another season on loan at London Stadium, or the Hammers could buy him for £11 million.