It has been announced that the Hammers are eyeing up a return for Summerville against Aston Villa, but that would mean someone being left out of the side.

Crysencio Summerville has been a crucial player for the Hammers this season, and heartache rang out for anyone revolved around West Ham who saw Summerville injured against Brentford in the FA Cup. Fortunately, a scan later on revealed he had a minor calf injury.

If he is to be included against Aston Villa, it begins to raise the question of whom he would replace. The Hammers had a dominant performance against Manchester City, but Summerville’s attacking threat he provides isn’t something that we can afford to lose out on.

The time West Ham were most free-flowing attacking-wise was the time period that Nuno had Bowen, Pablo, Taty and Summerville all in the starting squad, that is something we need to replicate once again, seeing as we have begun to iron out our defensive mistakes.

However, to involve all named forwards, we would require removing a central defender, the question then arises… who specifically?

The answer is very complicated yet simple, out of Todibo, Mavropanos and Disasi, the standout is Disasi. He has provided comfort and stability whoever he is alongside, so he’s certainly one name that cannot be removed from the team sheet. Subsequently, leaving Todibo and Mavropanos. Here’s where the answer becomes simple.

The key is to alternate – both players will understand and be accepting of the situation. Both individuals have numerous strengths, and they need to be utilised wisely. Todibo edges over Mavropanos when it comes to passing ability, pace and being able to move the ball forward, whereas Mavropanos suits aerial ability, low-block defending and preventing stockier forwards rather than nimble attackers.

Top coaches in the world tend to alternate their defence if they have the ability to, which is because sometimes players can overall be good at their role, but in specific areas, one can edge out over another, which is something Nuno and Paco need to capitalise upon coming into the final eight Premier League games.