West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville could still miss the start of next season, despite being photographed in training. 

The Hammers signed the 23-year-old left-winger last summer in a £25m deal from Leeds United. However, after a promising start to the season, he picked up a hamstring injury in Graham Potter’s first match in charge, which kept him out for the remainder of the campaign.

The attacker has continued to make steady progress this summer and is back at the training ground, but West Ham are being careful not to rush things after a setback last season led to an operation.

Summerville is going to have to be a key player for us next season after Mohammed Kudus’ £55m switch to Tottenham Hotspur, with the left wing role expected to be his own. So, we want to make sure he’s in the best condition possible because we may have to rely on him next season if we don’t sign another winger.

His rehabilitation has taken precedence, and he’s unlikely to be available in the opening weeks of the season. He is unlikely to travel to America for the pre-season tour; he is expected to remain in London and be given an individualised training plan, like he is currently on in Germany. The club is hoping he will be fit enough to join up with the squad upon their return from the States.