Alphonse Areola
WHUFrance
Right
Feb 27, 1993
33
6'5"
207 lb
GK
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West HamShould be available against Wolves
Areola (calf) should be available for Friday's clash against Wolverhampton, according to Nuno Espirito Santo. "A few of our players are recovering after Sunday, because it was a tough game, that went to extra-time, but it mainly was just fatigue, so we're positive."
Analysis: Areola should be available for Friday's clash against Wolverhampton after recovering from fatigue, having exited just before the penalty shootout in Sunday's FA Cup match against Leeds. The goalkeeper remains a backup option behind Mads Hermansen, so his return is unlikely to affect the starting XI, with Finlay Herrick expected to stay third in the pecking order.
Suffers calf injury
Areola picked up an apparent calf injury in the dying moments of Sunday's FA Cup loss to Leeds united in the FA Cup and is a doubt for Friday's clash against Wolves, according to Arthur Ferridge of The Standard.
Analysis: Areola had to be replaced by 20-year-old Finlay Herrick moments before the penalty shootout, with the youngster impressing on his senior debut despite the defeat. The Frenchman has been operating as backup to Mads Hermansen for much of the season, so his absence is unlikely to shake up the starting lineup significantly, with Hermansen set to continue between the posts.
Injured to end match
Areola was forced off the field in the 120th minute of Sunday's 2-2 (2-4) penalty shootout loss to Leeds United due to an apparent injury.
Analysis: Areola would leave the field Sunday just ahead of the penalty shootout, picking up an injury as he stretched to stop a ball. The good news for the club is that he has recently served as more of a backup, as Mads Hermansen has taken the starting role. Finlay Herrick entered in his spot Sunday, but the club also has Lukasz Fabianski as another backup option, likely to earn bench spots if Areola misses time due to the injury.
Allows three in loss
Areola made three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Chelsea.
Analysis: Areola allowed all three of the goals in the second half of the match, taking the loss late on Saturday. He continues to be without a clean sheet, allowing 37 goals with 77 saves in 20 appearances. The keeper will travel to Burnley for the next game on Saturday, who have scored 10 goals in the last five contests.
Concedes once in win
Areola allowed a goal while making a save during Saturday's 3-1 win over Sunderland.
Analysis: Areola conceded a goal in the 66th minute, but was backed with three goals as West Ham came away with all three points. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for nine saves over his last three starts and has yet to keep a clean sheet this season. An improved West Ham side take on Chelsea away next weekeend.
Concedes once Saturday
Areola registered five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Tottenham Hotspur.
Analysis: Areola conceded one goal Saturday, breaking a three-match streak where he conceded multiple goals. He also made five saves for the seventh time this season. He faces a more favorable matchup Saturday versus Sunderland, a side which has scored 23 goals through 22 matches this season.
Concedes two goals
Areola made three saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest.
Analysis: Areola would come up with three saves Tuesday but had a rough outing in the loss, with two second half goals leading to the loss. This continues his streak without a clean sheet, still yet to record one in 17 games this season. He will face Tottenham in their next league match, unlikely to change that streak against the Spurs.
Concedes three in loss
Areola had five saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Wolverhampton.
Analysis: Areola allowed three first half goals Saturday as West Ham were undone in a 3-0 defeat at Wolverhampton. The performance marks the third time across his last five league appearances in which he has conceded three goals. Through 20 fixtures, West Ham have the worst defensive record in the Premier League, having allowed 41 goals. Areola will look for improved results Tuesday when West Ham host Nottingham Forest.
Five saves in draw
Areola had five saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 2-2 draw against Brighton.
Analysis: Areola registered at least four saves for the fourth time in five outings and is up to 20 saves, compared to 10 goals against over that span. This also marked the third time in four games that he conceded at least two goals. Up next for West Ham United is a meeting with Wolverhampton on Saturday.
Concedes one
Areola had four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Fulham.
Analysis: Areola end 2025 allowing a single goal with four saves and a high claim during the loss to Fulham on Saturday. He has yet to complete a clean sheet through 14 matches, allowing 25 goals on 55 saves and 10 high claims. The keeper will face off with Brighton for the final game of 2025 Tuesday, who have scored five goals in the last five contests.
Allows three against City
Areola registered five saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat versus Manchester City.
Analysis: Areola was in for a rough match Saturday and left out to dry on multiple occasions, stopping five shots but allowing three goals in the loss. This continues the goalie's rough season as his club sits 18th in the table, still without a clean sheet this campaign. He will look for his first next outing against Fulham, although he and the team will have to see massive improvements.
Concedes three in loss
Areola made two saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Aston Villa.
Analysis: Areola made multiple saves for an 11th consecutive game, while this marked the first time in that span that he made fewer than three. On the other hand, this was the first time this season that he gave up more than two goals. Up next for West Ham United is a meeting with Manchester City on Saturday.
Concedes once Sunday
Areola registered four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Brighton.
Analysis: Areola conceded one goal Sunday, a Georginio Rutter strike in the 91st minute which served as the equalizer. It was an unfortunate moment for Areola as he appeared on his way towards his first clean sheet of the season. He faces another difficult matchup Sunday versus Aston Villa, a side which has scored 22 goals through 15 matches this season.
Three saves in draw
Areola had three saves and allowed one goal in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Manchester United.
Analysis: Areola conceded his 17th goal of the season and remains without a clean sheet as West Ham continued to struggle defensively. The goalkeeper has been solid, making 40 saves across 10 matches, with at least three saves in all but one. He will next face Brighton on Sunday.
Three saves in loss
Areola had three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Liverpool.
Analysis: Areola made three saves and allowed a pair of goals as Liverpool consistently outplayed him. The goalkeeper didn't get much help from the defense in front of him, and in the end he was thoroughly left without anything to do. Areola will face plenty of shots on his net in the coming weeks as West Ham struggle to control matches.
Excellent for draw
Areola had 10 saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against AFC Bournemouth.
Analysis: Areola made 10 saves and did enough to earn a heroic point against Bournemouth. This was always going to be a tough match against Antoine Semenyo and co. but Areola stepped up in a big way. The goalkeeper should continue to face plenty of shots as West Ham struggle to control matches.
Five saves in win
Areola had five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Burnley.
Analysis: Areola turned aside five of seven Burnley shots on target Saturday to help lift West Ham to a 3-2 home win. Across his last five starting appearances, the veteran keeper has averaged one clearance, 3.6 saves and 1.8 goal concessions per appearance. Areola is likely to be between the sticks for West Ham when they return to league play Nov. 22 at Bournemouth.
Concedes once Sunday
Areola registered three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus Newcastle United.
Analysis: Areola conceded one goal Sunday, just his second time through six starts where he did not concede multiple goals. He also made three saves in his fifth straight match. He faces a matchup of similar difficulty Saturday versus Burnley, a side which has scored 12 goals through 10 matches this season.
Concedes twice in defeat
Areola had three saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-1 defeat against Leeds United.
Analysis: Areola allowed three goals from five Leeds United shots on target Friday as West Ham were outlasted in a 2-1 road defeat. In five starting appearances since taking the No. 1 shirt from Mads Hermansen, the veteran keeper has made 16 saves and five clearances while conceding nine goals. Areola's next challenge is likely to come Sunday when West Ham host Newcastle.
Concedes two in loss
Areola made four saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 2-0 loss to Brentford.
Analysis: Areola started in goal for West Ham and had a difficult night, conceding two goals while making four saves. He was beaten by Igor Thiago's opener, which came from a well-worked attack. The match exposed West Ham's defensive frailties rather than highlighting any individual brilliance from Areola. The French goalkeeper will look to deliver a stronger performance against Leeds United on Friday as he continues to search for his first clean sheet of the Premier League season.
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