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Sam Byram in line for rare West Ham start - Slaven Bilic

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic is toying with a novel idea for the visit of Leicester -- playing a right-back at right-back.

The Hammers' shortage in the position has long been a source of frustration among fans, with Bilic utilising winger Michail Antonio or midfielders Havard Nordtveit and -- most recently -- Cheikhou Kouyate, as makeshift full-backs.

But an injury to captain Mark Noble means Kouyate will be needed in midfield and could pave the way for Sam Byram to make a rare start.

"He is definitely one of the options,'' said Bilic.

"Sam did play this season, and got injured.