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James Ward-Prowse's Omission Leaves West Ham Struggling

1/16/2026

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James Ward-Prowse, a 31-year-old midfielder for West Ham United, has not appeared in any matchday squads since September 2023.
He has been excluded from the starting lineup and trained alone.
Ward-Prowse previously excelled under former manager Graham Potter, contributing significantly.
Under Nuno Espirito Santo, he has not featured in matches or training, and West Ham United struggles without his set-piece expertise, with seven goals this season.

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James Ward-Prowse, a 31-year-old midfielder for West Ham United, has not appeared in any matchday squads since September 2023.
He has been excluded from the starting lineup and trained alone.
Ward-Prowse previously excelled under former manager Graham Potter, contributing significantly.
Under Nuno Espirito Santo, he has not featured in matches or training, and West Ham United struggles without his set-piece expertise, with seven goals this season.