The research was conducted by Swiss-based CIES Football Laboratory,?an independent study centre based in?Switzerland who?specialise in the statistical analysis of football. If he fails to make the cut this time around he could still be in with a chance of earning his first cap before the year is out. The issue is that we have more challenging headwinds. Of course Pep will make changes in the domestic cup competitions, but the players he will be bringin. Still unbeaten in the league this season, the Lilywhites will be hoping their squad is strong enough to challenge without their key player. ELATED ARTICLESPAY BACKWest Ham 1 Accrington 0: Dimitri Payet strikes brilliant last-gasp free-kick to see off stubborn StanleyHammer BlowWest Ham rocked by latest Andy Carroll injury blow as striker fears he will be out until HalloweenHammer StrikeWest Ham legend Billy Bonds blasts new stadium for lacking atmosphere: 'It's not a football ground'MAN UPWest Ham star Sofiane Feghouli admits whole squad need to 'take a long look at ourselves'upton sparksWest Ham's Upton Park sees explosions light up sky for new Pierce Brosnan blockbuster movie The 60,000-seater stadium was only two thirds full, but according to Twitter some of the clubs supporters were left frustrated. pected guestIn today's Striker, Nick is welcomed to Florida at gunpoint - but there's a bigger shock in store. Shocking moment brawl between West Ham fans began at Watford gameAnd I hope there will be a good few family and friends in the crowd. “He then said why the hell would I sign you and put you in the reservesPA:Press Association7Un. Klavan said: “It’s a really nice moment as an individual but I was really happy that I could help the team.