The former Porto and Blackburn Rovers striker played very little football after his move to the Hammers after struggling with an injury and a weight problem. He also failed to make the final-23 cut for the World Cup hosts South Africa.
Despite the perceived problems, the new manager has given him his backing. Speaking to the official site Grant said, “We have Benni McCarthy in our squad.”
“He is a good player. We are helping him but he needs to help himself to be better. So far from what I have seen in training, he is doing well.”