The Upton Park outfit host already relegated Derby on Saturday in the Barclays Premier League, and have been boosted by the Swede's news.

Ljungberg, who has missed the Hammers' last two matches, was originally thought to have a hamstring injury but has been able to resume training after the diagnosis was renewed.

He said: "The injury was a little weird, especially since it was quite painful.

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"It was quite hard for the medical team to diagnose but I've been told it was an inflamed nerve.

"Thankfully I am getting back to full fitness very quickly.

"Luckily, the hamstring is not injured which is great. It is likely I will be fully ready this coming week and available for this weekend game.

"I am lucky it wasn't a hamstring injury, and I have been told that the extra work I put in this winter, in the gym, is the reason I am in good shape."