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Kurt Zouma doubles West Ham United's lead over Luton Town | Premier League

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Logs 85 minutes in friendly Zouma (undisclosed) started against Tottenham in a friendly Tuesday, registering 13 clearances and one block in 85 minutes.

Impact Zouma was limited to 25 Premier League appearances (24 starts) last season in part due to injury. In those contests, the defender registered two goals on 19 shots (six on target), 118 clearances and 30 interceptions. If he can remain healthy, Zouma should be a mainstay in the starting XI for West Ham this season.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off due to injury Zouma (undisclosed) was forced off with an apparent injury during the second half of Thursday's UECL clash with Fiorentina.

Impact Zouma was forced off after 61 minutes in the UECL final. The defender was replaced by Thilo Kehrer at center-back. Zouma was a consistent starter at center-back in the Premier League making 25 appearances (24 starts) while adding 118 clearances. The center-back made two clearances and one block before coming off in the Conference League final.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes full 90 in UECL Zouma (ankle) started and went the full 90 in Thursday's UECL win against AZ Alkmaar.

Impact Zouma made a quick return from his ankle injury, almost out of necessity, as Angelo Ogbonna was out with sickness. Zouma may still not be 100 percent, but due to a lack of center-back options, he could be forced to start against Sunday. Either way, he's back from injury and is expected to start every UECL match the rest of the way.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Zouma (ankle) returned to training Monday but is still a doubt for Thursday's UECL match, according to manager David Moyes. "He has just started back and we are just seeing how is...

Impact It's a positive update on Zouma, who was rumored to be out multiple weeks with this ankle injury. Instead, he only missed about a week of training, though that meant two big league matches against both Manchester clubs. Angelo Ogbonna has been starting in his place, but if Zouma has a good week of training, he could be back in the XI by Sunday's trip to Brentford.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be out weeks Zouma could be out a few weeks with an ankle injury suffered over the weekend, according to manager David Moyes. "We think we might lose Kurt for a few weeks but we are still asses...

Impact The absence for Zouma hasn't been confirmed yet as his ankle is still being assessed, but it doesn't sound good. Zouma has been back from a prior injury for about two months and has started every match since that return in March. Angelo Ogbonna, Thilo Kehrer and Ben Johnson are all options to take time at center-back going forward.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Palace Zouma was subbed out of Saturday's defeat against Crystal Palace in the 19th minute after suffering an injury.

Impact Zouma has started eight Premier League games in a row since recovering from a thigh injury that sidelined him for all of February, but he had to come off with an injury in the first half of Saturday's match. Angelo Ogbonna replaced him in central defense against Palace.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kurt Zouma halves West Ham United deficit against Newcastle United | Premier League

APRIL 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Scores in loss Zouma scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 5-1 loss versus Newcastle United.

Impact Zouma scored the Hammers' only goal of the match Wednesday, a 40th minute header assisted by Jarrod Bowen off a corner. It was the only shot Zouma took in the match, but it was enough for his second Premier League goal of the season. He did not have a great day on the defensive end with his team conceding five goals, as he made just two clearances and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates single chance Zouma created one chance and played the full 90 during a Sunday one-all draw with Aston Villa.

Impact Zouma returned to the starting XI after his appearance off the bench and created one chance from central defense. He also tacked on five clearances and a block in an all-around solid showing, just barely missing out on a clean sheet. Injuries have plagued the second half of the season for Zouma, as he has made just two starts since the World Cup break.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active in second half Zouma came off the bench for 21 minutes during Saturday's 4-0 loss to Brighton.

Impact Zouma was brought off the bench after returning from a thigh injury. The center-back did little to stem the tide of a raucous Brighton attack, though it's a good sign that he was able to play off the bench. Zouma could be in line for a role in the starting XI moving forward.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting closer to return Zouma (thigh) is "doing better" with his recovery and getting "closer" to returning to training with the team, West Ham manager David Moyes announced Friday.

Impact Zouma missed the entirety of February with a thigh injury that has sidelined him since Jan. 21, and while he's making progress with his recovery it seems he still will not be ready for Saturday's clash against Brighton. Nayef Aguerd, Thilo Kehrer and Angelo Ogbonna are the current starters in West Ham's back-three while Zouma's been out.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for Saturday Zouma is not in the match day squad to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Impact Zouma remains out as he continues to recover from a thigh injury. The defender returned to training in the buildup to the match so he could return as soon as next week's match against Brighton.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Zouma (thigh) has returned to training with West Ham this week ahead of Saturday's clash against Nottingham Forest, manager David Moyes said Friday.

Impact Zouma has missed his side's last three Premier League games since suffering a muscle tear in his thigh in late January, but he has a chance to be available in the match day squad against Forest for just the third time since the World Cup on Saturday. Zouma will aim to displace one of Angelo Ogbonna, Thilo Kehrer or Nayef Aguerd in the starting back-three once he's back at full fitness.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with thigh injury Zouma has "a little bit of a tear at the top of his thigh," according to manager David Moyes, per football.london. "We've not really put any date on it because we generally are try...

Impact Zouma can't seem to stay healthy and there's no reason to think he'll recover in a week from a muscle injury. Given his injury history, it wouldn't be surprising if this kept him out a couple matches, at minimum. Once again, Moyes has a question of how his starting XI and formation will look, as he may only have three healthy true center-backs in Nayef Aguerd, Angelo Ogbonna and Thilo Kehrer.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hip issue Zouma picked up a hip problem and missed Monday's FA Cup clash with Derby, the Evening Standard reports.

Impact Zouma is dealing with a hip problem just after coming back from a knee issue. The defender misses Monday's FA Cup clash and will be a doubt for a Saturday trip to Newcastle in the Premier League.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Zouma made a block and nine clearances in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Everton. He also took a shot in the match.

Impact Zouma returned from a knee injury that required surgery in November to start in the back-three against Everton on Saturday, and he defended well to keep a clean sheet.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured in training Zouma (knee) was pictured in training Monday after staying on the bench in Saturday's loss against Wolves.

Impact Zouma appears to be fully healthy again and he could feature in a coming fixture. He was a regular to open the season, but with Nayef Aguerd now healthy, there's a battle for starts on the West Ham back line. David Moyes could continue to roll with two center-backs or change to a different formation with three center-backs that he hasn't used much the last couple years.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress with recovery Zouma (knee) is set to return to training with his teammates this week, West Ham manager David Moyes announced Friday.

Impact Zouma has been out since November with a knee injury that he underwent surgery for during the World Cup break. He won't be available for the FA Cup match this weekend and is likely doubtful for the Premier League clash at Wolves next week as well, but he will hope to be able to return to action soon after that. Nayef Aguerd, Angelo Ogbonna and Thilo Kehrer have all partnered Craig Dawson in central defense while Zouma's been absent.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains unavilable Zouma (knee) remains unavailable for the near future, according to manager David Moyes. "Kurt is doing OK, but he's not available for this game."

Impact Zouma underwent surgery in November on his knee and probably has a few weeks before he has any chance of returning for West Ham. Once he can get on the pitch and in training, it'll likely take him a week or two before he can make a squad.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery for knee Zouma (knee) underwent surgery on his knee, West Ham announced Thursday.

Impact Zouma underwent knee surgery for an injury he suffered earlier in November against Leicester. The exact severity of the injury is unclear but surgery likely rules Zouma out for at least two months, making Zouma a heavy doubt for a Boxing Day clash with Arsenal.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with leg injury Zouma was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Leicester City due to a leg injury.

Impact Zouma lasted just 15 minutes before succumbing to the injury and being replaced by Nayef Aguerd. The defender has over a month to recover before West Ham's next match following the World Cup.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

VAR calls help West Ham beat Bournemouth 2-0 in EPL

West Ham has been helped by two VAR calls for its goals in beating Bournemouth 2-0 in the English Premier League

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kurt Zouma heads West Ham United in front of Bournemouth | Premier League

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Scores in clean sheet win Zouma scored a goal on two shots (one on target), made two interceptions and added four clearances during Monday's 2-0 clean sheet victory over AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Zouma headed home a Tomas Soucek assist just before half time to open the scoring and put West Ham on the board in this one. It was the defender's first goal in 11 starts this league season. He's notably averaging almost six clearances per match.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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VAR calls help West Ham beat Bournemouth 2-0 in EPL