West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is set for a new boost with Kieron Dyer to make a playing comeback this week.
Zola says he is thrilled with the way Dyer, 29, has fought his way back to fitness.
He said: "We're trying to arrange a game for Kieron Dyer to play in this week.
"He's progressing very, very well. He's training the best he has this week and he is doing really well."