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Rob Guest

'Lanzini on ASAP!' - West Ham fans split on Manuel Pellegrini's team selection vs Bournemouth

It's fair to say that Manuel Pellegrini's team selection for this afternoon's game at Bournemouth has divided opinion amongst West Ham fans.

The Chilean, as expected, has made wholesale changes to his side following Wednesday night's embarrassing 4-0 defeat against Oxford United in the Carabao Cup.

Michail Antonio and Winston Reid remain out of action due to their respective injuries, but the Hammers have been boosted by the return of Manuel Lanzini following a recent foot injury.

However, Pellegrini has elected against starting the Argentine midfielder and instead named him on the bench for the clash against the Cherries.

That means summer Pablo Fornals keeps his place in the team from Sunday's 2-0 victory over Manchester United.

A handful of supporters believe that Lanzini should actually be in the team ahead of the ex-Villarreal man after his impressive start to the season.

Manuel Lanzini in action against Norwich City (Arfa Griffiths/West Ham United FC via Getty Images)

Currently sitting fifth in the table after last weekend's win over the Red Devils, West Ham can actually temporarily move into second with three points as Man City face Everton in the evening kick-off.

Here's what West Ham fans have had to say about the team news from the Vitality Stadium.

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