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Manuel Pellegrini Provides Update on Jack Wilshere After Midfielder Was Left Out of Matchday Squad

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed that Jack Wilshere is not injured and was simply rested for West Ham's win over Watford on Saturday.

Wilshere, 27, was left out of West Ham's squad for trip to Vicarage Road despite starting in both of the Hammers' opening games, leading to fears that he was injured given his lengthy injury history.

These fears were allayed when Pellegrini was asked to explain Wilshere's absence at the post-match conference. According to Football.London, Pellegrini stated: "He's not injured.

"In this moment, Carlos Sanchez, [Andriy] Yarmolenko, Wilshere, players are coming off long injuries might not be able to play two games quickly.