Alphonse Areola - Injures back, still with France Areola was forced off the field at halftime of Saturday's 3-1 loss to Manchester City due to back issues, according to Harri Burton of West Ham Zone. Impact Areola was presumed to have been taken off due to injury in Saturday's loss and that has now been proven true, with the goalie confirmed to be carrying back issues. The issues have been deemed as non-serious, as he is already traveling with France for their friendlies against Italy and Belgium over the international break. That said, he is likely to return in their next match following the break, with that being against Fulham on Sept. 14.
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