Summer signing Maxwel Cornet, meanwhile, has been out of action since the start of October with a calf problem, but has now returned to training alongside Zouma.

Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-xi-vs-brighton-confirmed-team-news-predicted-lineup-injury-latest-premier-league-2023-today-b1064558.html

That was evident in the defensive miscommunication that saw Kurt Zouma ignore a shout from Areola when the goalkeeper came to claim a cross.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/oct/29/west-ham-everton-premier-league-match-report

West Ham did manage to get back into the game before half-time, though, with Kurt Zouma pulling a goal back, and captain Declan Rice revealed there was a 'real belief' at the break with the players 'really pushing each other' to 'give everything'.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-west-ham-david-moyes-26642904