Ryan Fredericks is due to return from injury on 20th April, having been missing since 19th February, as reported by football.london.

With the Premier League being suspended, with the aim of returning on 4th April, as confirmed by their official website, this doesn't give Jeremy Ngakia many more chances to show David Moyes that he deserves to stay in the side when his more experienced teammate returns.

The teenager has impressed fans during his time in the team, which poses the question as to whether he deserves to keep his place in the side over the former Fulham man.

FFC writers have given their verdicts on what could turn out to be a big selection dilemma for the Hammers manager.

Viji Jeevathayalan

"It would be criminal from Moyes were Jeremy Ngakia to lose his place to a returning Ryan Fredericks. The full-back has stepped up to the plate in recent weeks, and proven himself to be one of the Hammers' more reliable performers of what has been a turbulent campaign.

"As per Sofascore, in the games that he has played in the top-flight, Ngakia has averaged an impressive three tackles and 1.5 interceptions per game - not to mention the fact he also wins around six duels per match too. What kind of statement would Moyes be sending if he decided to drop Ngakia? This is a player who is taking his opportunity with both hands, and rather than just throw him back on the side-lines, he should keep his place whilst Fredericks fights to earn his spot again."

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Jonathan Radcliffe

"The recent Premier League suspension makes this a far more interesting proposition, as when the league does return at the start of April, Ngakia will have just a few matches to prove himself to David Moyes. In the long run, the 19-year-old is the future of the right-back position for West Ham, but with the Hammers in a relegation battle at the bottom of the division, it may be worth bringing Fredericks back into the side - after all, he does have an edge in terms of his experience.

"Next year, it will be worth considering Ngakia for the first-team role, but first, Premier League survival is more important. Giving Fredericks his place back in the side makes perfect sense."

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Charles Jones

"In light of recent events, I'd have to say that Ngakia's chances of keeping his place are very slim.

"Ryan Fredericks was already edging closer to full fitness before all football was suspended, and now with no games to be played before at least April 3rd, his replacement has no chance to further stake his claim to be a starter, while the former Fulham man will be something close to 100% when he returns.

"Would this be the right call? Time will tell, but I think that experience often trumps youth when you're in a relegation battle, so getting Fredericks back into the team at the earliest possible opportunity would be the best course of action for David Moyes."

Danny Lewis

"Moyes simply must keep Ngakia in the team for now, regardless of whether Fredericks is available or not, due to the way he has performed after being given his chance in the side.

"His display against Sadio Mane should act as good enough evidence that he deserves to keep playing games. The academy graduate produced five tackles, four clearances, three interceptions, two dribbles and won three aerial duels.

"Experience can be useful in a relegation battle, but so can the fearlessness of youth, and the quality that Ngakia has shown under Moyes so far definitely warrants him keeping his place."

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