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Back in starting XI Zouma (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Manchester United.

Impact Zouma makes somewhat of a surprise return to the starting XI, as it's his first match back from a bad hamstring injury. He takes over for Issa DIop on the back line, as West Ham try to contain Cristiano Ronaldo and company.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not far from return Zouma (hamstring) is not far away from a return, according to manager David Moyes. "I couldn't give you an idea exactly when he'll be back, but he's doing very well and I'm looking...

Impact Zouma's return was recently reported and Moyes didn't have much of a timeline in his update. The hope is that he'll return to training soon and be an option before the month is over, but given his absence, it wouldn't be surprising if Zouma waited to return until after the international break.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could return by end of month Zouma (hamstring) is recovering quicker than expected and is hoping to be available for the Jan. 22 trip to Manchester United, reports Jack Rosser of Evening Standard.

Impact This would be a nice boost for West Ham, who are without backups for center-back at the moment. When Zouma returns, he'll likely take the spot of Issa Diop, who has started the last six matches alongside Craig Dawson.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kurt Zouma suffers hamstring injury in blow to West Ham West Ham defender Kurt Zouma has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.Zouma picked up the injury in the 3-2 win over Chelsea on Saturday.T...

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hamstring injury confirmed Zouma sustained a hamstring tendon injury and will be out an unknown amount of time.

Impact This was expected to be the case for Zouma and the hope is that it's on the minor side, though West Ham didn't reveal a ton of information. Assuming it's not, he'll probably be out at least a month and according to some reports, it could be closer to three months, meaning more time for Issa Diop in the back line.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Off with apparent hamstring injury Zouma was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match with Chelsea due to a hamstring injury.

Impact Zouma pulled up with the injury and was replaced in the 70th minute. More information should be available ahead of next week's match with Burnley as the Hammers find themselves down to two fit senior level centerbacks.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wolves end West Ham's winning run with 1-0 victory in EPL

Raul Jimenez scored the only goal as Wolverhampton ended West Ham’s winning run with a 1-0 home victory in the Premier League

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Scores rare goal against Liverpool Zouma scored a goal, took one shot (one on goal) and made seven clearances and three blocks during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Zouma was immense throughout the 90 minutes and topped it off with a goal from a corner kick. Angelo Ogbonna suffered a serious knee injury Sunday, so consistent playing time for Zouma will continue to be available. His next chance to start will come against Wolverhampton on Nov. 20.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten after 7 months, Liverpool stunned by soaring West Ham

West Ham ended Liverpool’s 25-match unbeaten run in all competitions with a 3-2 victory that dislodged the team from third place in the Premier League

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Kurt Zouma doubles West Ham United advantage over Liverpool ' Premier League

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • YOUTUBE

West Ham ends Liverpool's 25-game unbeaten run with 3-2 win

West Ham ended Liverpool's 25-match unbeaten run in all competitions with a 3-2 victory that dislodged the team from third place in the Premier League

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Defender Zouma called up for France's World Cup qualifiers

With Raphael Varane out injured for a few weeks France coach Didier Deschamps recalled Kurt Zouma for upcoming World Cup qualifiers

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Four clearances during start Zouma recorded four clearances during a 1-0 win Sunday versus Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Zouma recorded 26 clearances across his last five Premier League appearances. He logged a start each game, so fantasy managers should expect him to play in place of Craig Dawson until further notice.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

West Ham's Moyes 'annoyed' at narrow win over Everton

West Ham manager David Moyes was thankful for Angelo Ogbonna’s 74th-minute headed goal in a 1-0 victory over former club Everton but annoyed that his side had not scored more befor...

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Produces stellar performance Zouma made one tackle (one won), intercepted twice and made 12 clearances in the 2-1 loss to Manchester United on Sunday.

Impact Zouma made his second start for West Ham after his transfer from Chelsea and he looked tremendous. If not for the defender, the Red Devils would have tallied a few goals in the first half. Zouma has been the rock for West Ham's backline in his first two appearances so far and he will look to remain in the starting XI until he falters.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martial's goal not enough as France held 1-1 at Ukraine

Anthony Martial’s first goal in five years was not enough as France drew at Ukraine 1-1 in World Cup qualifying to remain winless in five games

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

'Back where I belong': Ronaldo completes return to Man U

Cristiano Ronaldo has completed his return to Manchester United after 12 years, saying the club always had "a special place in my heart.”

AUGUST 31, 2021 • Associated Press

West Ham signs defender Kurt Zouma from Chelsea

West Ham has signed France center back Kurt Zouma from Chelsea in a deal worth around $35 million

AUGUST 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Zouma transfer to West Ham from Chelsea is 'getting close', says Moyes ' Goal.com West Ham United manager David Moyes is confident that his club will be able to tie up a deal for Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma this summer.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Transfers to West Ham Zouma signed a four-year contract with West Ham after transferring from Chelsea, the club announced Saturday.

Impact With so much depth at center back at Chelsea, Zouma was not in manager Thomas Tuchel's preferred lineup despite making 27 starts in the league and Champions League last season, and he leaves the club after seven-and-a-half years -- including a few loan spells. With 165 Premier League appearances to his name from stints with Chelsea, Stoke and Everton, the 26-year-old is likely to break into West Ham's starting XI at center back eventually if not immediately.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

France coach leaves out Giroud and calls up four new players

Coach Didier Deschamps has announced France’s squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers with four new players and no place for veteran striker Olivier Giroud

AUGUST 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Chelsea confident of Kounde transfer despite Zouma to West Ham complications ' Goal.com Chelsea are confident that Sevilla's Jules Kounde will end up at Stamford Bridge this summer but their approach is conditional on Kurt Zouma...

AUGUST 26, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Ornstein: Palace want Arsenal's Nketiah for £10m, personal terms hold up West Ham's Zouma move, Ward-Prowse's pay record Arsenal face a tricky decision over Eddie Nketiah, with Palace keen, while West Ham and Chelsea reach verbal agreement over Kurt Zouma move

AUGUST 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ends season on bench Zouma stayed on the bench for the final two league matches of the season.

Impact Zouma opened the season as a regular, but once Thiago Silva joined the team, he lost his role. He ends the league season with five goals and nine clean sheets from 24 appearances (22 starts), as well as five more starts in Champions League.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal beats Chelsea 1-0 after pouncing on Jorginho howler

Emile Smith Rowe took advantage of a defensive howler to score the winner as Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge to stop the hosts from moving third in the Premier League

MAY 12, 2021 • Associated Press

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