Ghana international Kudus Mohammed made a return to West Ham United's matchday squad after a five-game suspension to feature in their away defeat to Leicester City in the Premier League.
Kudus Mohammed, who has been out of action since October due to a red card suspension, lasted for 79 minutes for the London-based outfit before he was replaced by German attacker Niclas Fullkrug.
Ruud van Nistelrooy secured a 3-1 victory over the Hammers to get a perfect start as the new Leicester boss—and pushed Julen Lopetegui closer to the brink at West Ham United.
Striker Jamie Vardy pounced after just 98 seconds in Van Nistelrooy's first game in charge, before Bilal El Khannouss and Patson Daka struck to seal victory for the hosts.
The Foxes moved up to 15th in the Premier League, two points behind the Hammers, but lived dangerously and needed goalkeeper Mads Hermansen to frustrate the visitors with a string of fine saves.
Niclas Füllkrug nodded home a consolation for the visitors in stoppage time.
But the pressure will remain on boss Lopetegui as he struggles to find a solution for success with the Hammers.
With just three wins from their last 12 top-flight games, Hammers fans have vented their frustration at the manager.
Kudus has scored two goals in nine Premier League appearances for the Hammers.
