Crysencio Summerville is hoping to return sooner than expected, with the West Ham winger now targeting the latter stages of the club’s pre-season schedule.

The 22-year-old had originally been ruled out until mid-September after undergoing surgery, but reports from @RoshaneSport suggest the Dutchman could be back in action ahead of schedule.

It marks a potentially timely boost as the Hammers kick off a new chapter under Graham Potter, with Summerville eager to finally make his mark after a frustrating first season in east London.

Injury Setback Delayed Summerville’s West Ham Breakthrough

Last season didn’t go to plan for Summerville. Signed from Leeds United for £25 million, the highly-rated winger struggled to find rhythm or regular minutes under Julen Lopetegui. Fans had been hoping for a reset under incoming boss Graham Potter, but an early setback saw his season stall again.

Summerville picked up an injury just 45 minutes into pre-season and required surgery, with club doctors originally projecting a mid-September return. But his latest update points to a faster-than-expected recovery, raising hopes that he’ll feature before the start of the Premier League campaign.

Summerville Tipped to Replace Kudus in West Ham Lineup

In a recent interview with The Athletic, Summerville confirmed that Graham Potter sees him as a natural replacement for Mohammed Kudus, who departed the club earlier this summer. The plan? Deploy the Dutchman on the left wing and unleash his one-on-one ability.

“At Leeds they wanted me to play as a No 10 more, and our coach wants me to be more of a left-winger and be the best one-on-one player,” Summerville told The Athletic. “So I think I’ve learnt a lot of things from different coaches.”

That shift could signal a tweak in Potter’s setup, with West Ham possibly leaning more on left-sided attacking play going forward.

Hammers View Summerville as Key to Long-Term Plans

West Ham continue to see Summerville as a big part of their longer-term strategy. With five years left on his current deal and no release clause in place, the club feel in control of his development and future.

There’s growing optimism behind the scenes that, once fit, Summerville can become a major weapon in Potter’s system. And with recovery progressing ahead of schedule, West Ham fans may not have to wait long to see what he can bring.

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