Dean Ashton will not be involved in tonight's reserve
team match against Charlton Athletic after stepping up his fitness
work recently.
The Hammers striker had been tipped to make a return to action in tonight's clash at Gravesend and Northfleet but, having worked hard to reach the final hurdle of his recovery from a broken ankle, will enjoy a well-earned rest this evening before continuing his rehabilitation work.
Head Physiotherapist Steve Allen says: "Dean has undergone some intensive treatment recently and stepped up his level of rehab, and we are delighted with the progress he has made.
"He has worked particularly hard on the training field and, for that reason, we don't believe it would be in his best interests to play in tonight's reserve team match.
"At this stage, his rest and recovery is just as important as the intensive work he is carrying out, and we look forward to him continuing his progress towards full fitness."
The Hammers striker had been tipped to make a return to action in tonight's clash at Gravesend and Northfleet but, having worked hard to reach the final hurdle of his recovery from a broken ankle, will enjoy a well-earned rest this evening before continuing his rehabilitation work.
Head Physiotherapist Steve Allen says: "Dean has undergone some intensive treatment recently and stepped up his level of rehab, and we are delighted with the progress he has made.
"He has worked particularly hard on the training field and, for that reason, we don't believe it would be in his best interests to play in tonight's reserve team match.
"At this stage, his rest and recovery is just as important as the intensive work he is carrying out, and we look forward to him continuing his progress towards full fitness."