West Ham United boss Manuel Pellegrini has explained the lack of playing time recently for striker Marko Arnautovic.
Arnautovic made his feelings clear that he wanted to leave the London Stadium in January, but a proposed move to China fell through.
The Austria forward then committed his future to the Hammers, but has barely played for Pellegrini's side since.
"I am just thinking about this season," Pellegrini explained. "Marko was out of the team for several reasons, his mind was out when he had the China option, after that he didn't work for one week.
"After that, he was sick, he was going to start at Manchester City. If he is ready then he will return to his position."
Pellegrini explained his reasoning to the media, as his West Ham side prepare to take on bottom-place Huddersfield Town on Saturday.
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