West Ham United striker Diafra Sakho available following reported arrest

Bilic will continue to select Sakho

West Ham United striker Diafra Sakho will continue to be selected, despite reportedly being arrested on the eve of the Premier League season.

Sakho played 89 minutes of West Ham's opening-day win at Arsenal, just three days after he was reportedly held on suspicion of attacking his girlfriend.

When asked if he would consider the player for selection, manager Slaven Bilic told a press conference: "Well, he's training. He played against Arsenal. He was here every day. He looks okay. He looks happy.

"Of course, I was concerned. I spoke with him. But he looks very positive. Therefore, he trained normally this week. I'm happy with him".

West Ham United entertain Leicester City on Saturday, with both teams looking to build on winning starts to the season.

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