WEST HAM boss Avram Grant has tipped striker Benni McCarthy for a successful return to the fold in the coming weeks.
McCarthy has been heavily criticised for allowing his weight to balloon over the summer and has been hard at work getting back to match fitness.
Grant said: “I can tell you he's a very nice guy. I don't know why he was like this. But he's lost eight kilos and is a very good player and I'm sure he will help us – and that's what is important.”
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