West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville is set to miss the beginning of the 2025/26 Premier League season, dealing an early blow to Graham Potter’s plans.
The 22-year-old is still sidelined with a hamstring injury suffered back in January and is unlikely to be match-ready by the time the new campaign kicks off, as reported by WestHamZone.
Summerville has only made one appearance under Potter since the manager took charge, and concerns are growing over how quickly the Dutchman can reach full fitness.
West Ham Taking Cautious Approach With Summerville Recovery
The Hammers are giving Summerville’s recovery process careful attention following his surgery earlier this year. He’s joined the squad for their training camp in Germany but isn’t yet involved in full team sessions. Instead, he’s working on a tailored recovery plan to build strength back gradually.
He’s confirmed to miss the upcoming pre-season fixtures during West Ham’s United States tour as part of the Premier League Summer Series. Club staff are hoping he’ll be further along when the team returns to east London, although no firm date has been set for his comeback.
Transfer Pressure Grows After Kudus Departure
Summerville’s setback comes at a tough time, especially with Mohammed Kudus now a Tottenham player. Kudus was expected to be a key part of West Ham’s attack, and the plan had been for Summerville to help bridge the gap following his exit.
Last season, Summerville featured 22 times for West Ham, registering one goal and two assists. That return didn’t come close to his standout 2023/24 season at Leeds United, where he bagged 19 goals in the Championship. If that goal-scoring form doesn’t return soon, questions could start to surface about whether he was truly the right fit for the club.
Potter Left With Tough Decisions to Make
The new season is already posing its first big test for Graham Potter. With Summerville unavailable and few established attacking options in the squad, the manager may need to dip into the transfer market or take a risk on some of the club’s younger talents earlier than planned.
While there’s still time to find solutions, getting Summerville back to fitness without rushing the process has become a top priority. A premature return could lead to more serious issues down the line, something West Ham are keen to avoid.
