Demel closing in on West Ham return from injury

The Ivorian has not featured since sustaining the injury, suffered in a collision with team-mate Roger Johnson, in the 2-0 win in the Welsh capital on January 11.

However, the 32-year-old played an hour in a friendly with Tottenham on Thursday and could make his return when Sam Allardyce's men travel to Chelsea on Wednesday.

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