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Bilic: No rush for Ayew
- Updated: October 20, 2016
Slaven Bilic insists West Ham record signing Andre Ayew will not be rushed back into action, despite returning to training following a two month injury lay-off.
Ayew, who joined the Hammers from Swansea in August for a club record fee of £20.5m, has been on the sidelines since suffering a thigh injury on his debut away at Chelsea on the opening day of the season.
The Ghana international did not require surgery and was allowed to return to former club Marseille in September to receive specialist treatment as he stepped his recovery.
He resumed full training with the first-team squad on Monday and, though delighted with his return, Bilic feels the 26-year-old will need more time to build up his match fitness before considering him for selection.
“It is a big boost to have Andre Ayew back in training,” Bilic said. “He looks good and the medical …