Alphonse Areola
33-Year-Old
West Ham United
Premier
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.
Makes bench for Wolves clash
Areola (calf) has recovered sufficiently to make the bench for Friday's clash against Wolves, the club posted.
ANALYSIS
Areola had been a concern after picking up a calf issue in the dying moments of last Sunday's FA Cup loss to Leeds United, but his inclusion in the matchday squad is an encouraging sign that the damage was not serious. The Frenchman figures to remain in his backup role behind Mads Hermansen rather than challenging for the starting spot, but his presence on the bench gives West Ham United a more experienced option in reserve heading into the final stretch of the season.
Areola had been a concern after picking up a calf issue in the dying moments of last Sunday's FA Cup loss to Leeds United, but his inclusion in the matchday squad is an encouraging sign that the damage was not serious. The Frenchman figures to remain in his backup role behind Mads Hermansen rather than challenging for the starting spot, but his presence on the bench gives West Ham United a more experienced option in reserve heading into the final stretch of the season.
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Should be available against Wolves
Areola (calf) should be available for Friday's clash against Wolverhampton, according to Nuno Espirito Santo. "A few of our players are recovering after Sunday, because it was a tough game, that went to extra-time, but it mainly was just fatigue, so we're positive."
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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.
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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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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.