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EXCLUSIVERevealed: Lucas Paqueta is struggling to bear the burden of his ongoing betting trial with West Ham star a doubt to play this week as his career hangs in the balance

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West Ham are leaving it to Lucas Paqueta to decide if he feels up to playing against Wolves on Tuesday night in what would be a first appearance since his FA spot-fixing trial began.

The Hammers are placing no pressure on the Brazilian with the threat of a life ban hanging over the 27-year-old if he is found guilty.

As of Monday, the player was said to be in the right frame of mind to participate despite a panel continuing to evaluate the evidence surrounding whether he intentionally picked up four separate yellow cards for the purpose of influencing betting outcomes.