West Ham hopeful Alex Song will be available by late October
Sunday 27 September 2015 12:28, UK
West Ham are hopeful that summer signing Alex Song will complete his recovery from an ankle injury and be available for selection by late October.
The 28-year-old, who spent last season on loan with the Hammers, signed another year-long deal from Barcelona on transfer deadline day, despite carrying the injury.
Song underwent surgery in the summer to remove a piece of bone from his ankle and began his rehabilitation with the East London club despite not signing until September 1.
He is yet to play for West Ham this term but co-chairman David Gold confirmed on Twitter: "I'm hopeful that Alex Song will be fit to play by the end of October."
The Hammers are third in the Premier League after four victories from their opening seven games, including wins away at Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City.
Song, who made 31 appearances in all competitions for the club last season, could be available for the home clash with Chelsea on October 24, before they travel to Watford on October 31.
