West Ham boss David Moyes says Kurt Zouma is available for Sunday's game at Leicester amid the controversy of the defender being filmed kicking his cat.
Animal charity the RSPCA has taken the 27-year-old's two cats off him as they investigate the incident.
Moyes was criticised for picking Zouma against Watford on Tuesday after the video of the defender emerged.
"There are different views whether he should be available. We decided he should. I stand by that," said Moyes.
More to follow.
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