David Moyes says Joe Hart and Mark Noble have no guarantees over West Ham starting spots
Written by News on 08/12/2017
David Moyes insists no West Ham player is guaranteed a spot in his first XI, with goalkeeper Joe Hart waiting to hear if he will start Saturday’s derby against Chelsea.
Hart is on a season-long loan at the London Stadium from Manchester City but his position has come under scrutiny, having conceded 16 goals in his last six appearances for the Hammers.
With Hart ineligible against his parent club last weekend, Adrian impressed in West Ham’s 2-1 defeat by the Premier League leaders and the Spaniard could retain his starting position for the visit of Chelsea, live on Sky Sports Premier League.
Hart is currently England manager Gareth Southgate’s first choice but faces stiff competition from the likes of Jordan Pickford and Jack Butland ahead of next summer’s World Cup in Russia.
Losing his club place could harm the 30-year-old’s World Cup ambitions but Moyes says he is happy to have the goalkeeper conundrum.
"I’ll keep my team until tomorrow. But I have made a decision in my own mind," he said.
"No one is guaranteed. We have to find a way of winning. I want to pick the players who are in form.
"I would always try to speak to the players. There are some occasions you should speak to them and others there is no need to.
"It is a good problem for West Ham. I don’t know if it is a good problem going into the World Cup.
"I would like those problems in a few other positions. I am happy having the two of them."
West Ham captain Mark Noble has also found his position in question since Moyes’ appointment.
The 30-year-old has not featured since the Scot’s first game in charge against Watford and was not even included in West Ham’s squad for the Manchester City game.
"Mark is really influential, he’s great around the club," Moyes continued.
"But he is not guaranteed. No one is guaranteed. We have to find a way of winning. I want to pick the players who are in form."
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