'We must wait for Jack when he comes back and see how he feels': Manuel Pellegrini opens door for Wilshere return this season as West Ham train at London Stadium before Newcastle test Jack Wilshere has endured another injury ravaged campaign this season Midfielder has missed most of West Ham United's campaign with ankle injury Wilshere has made just one substitute appearance since September The 27-year-old moved for free to the London Stadium from Arsenal last summerBy Pa Reporter Published: 15:00 GMT, 1 March 2019 | Updated: 15:00 GMT, 1 March 2019 Viewcomments West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini has refused to rule Jack Wilshere out of his plans this season. There are fears that the former Arsenal midfielder's campaign could be over as he continues to battle ankle problems. The 27-year-old has made just one brief substitute appearance since September and there is still no comeback in sight. Manuel Pellegrini, pictured in training on Friday, remained coy on Jack Wilshere's return Wilshere has made just one substitute appearance for the Hammers since September West Ham players trained at the London Stadium ahead of Saturday's clash with Newcastle However, when asked if he could confirm Wilshere would be out for the season, Pellegrini said: 'No, because I'm not a doctor. 'We must wait for Jack when he comes back and see how he feels. Those are all rumours, we cannot confirm 100 per cent. 'He's just been resting for a couple of months so it will not be easy for him to recover his best shape as a player, but the important thing for me is that he must feel that he is OK, and has no pain in his ankle. After that, we will see what happens with him.' Hammers stars Aaron Cresswell (left) and Mark Noble were all smiles in training on Friday Marko Arnautovic (left) and Michail Antonio share a discussion during Friday's session Ben Johnson gives the thumbs up having made his senior debut on Wednesday WILSHERE 2018-19 Aug 12: Liverpool (0-4) 90 mins Aug 18: Bournemouth (1-2) 90 mins Aug 25: Arsenal (1-3) 90 mins Sep 1: Wolves (0-1) 64 mins Dec 1: Newcastle (3-0) 5mins West Ham trained at the London Stadium on Friday as they look to host Newcastle United on Saturday evening. Victory for the Hammers could see them climb into ninth in the Premier League table on 39 points. The Hammers will be hoping to bounce back with a win following a midweek 1-0 defeat at champions Manchester City. Andy Carroll looks on during training as he prepares for the clash against his former club West Ham will be hoping to pick up three points at the London Stadium on Saturday evening Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility