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West Ham players put through their paces in new home for the first time ahead of Europa League tie

Hammers entertain Slovenian side Domzale but have injury concerns ahead of crucial clash

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WEST HAM have trained at the Olympic Stadium for the first time.

Ahead of their Europa League clash against Slovenian side Domzale on Thursday, the Hammers were taking in their new surroundings at the 60,000 seat stadium.

 West Ham trained at the Olympic Stadium for the first time
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West Ham trained at the Olympic Stadium for the first timeCredit: Arfa
 The Hammers play their first match at their new stadium on Thursday
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The Hammers play their first match at their new stadium on ThursdayCredit: PA:Press Association

With builders in hard hats adding the finishing touches, manager Slaven Bilic put his players through their paces as they aim to progress to the next stage of the competition.

West Ham suffered a shock 2-1 defeat in the first-leg but are firm favourites to put the sword through the minnows and progress.

 Builders watch the players train before adding the finishing touches
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Builders watch the players train before adding the finishing touchesCredit: Arfa

Bilic will be hoping his side can cap their Olympic Stadium debut with a win and gather momentum into the Premier League campaign.

And West Ham's vice-chairman Karen Brady has given fans a glimpse of the work completed inside the magnificent stadium by taking to Twitter to post photos.

Boss Bilic has been rocked with the news that Manuel Lanzini will join Aaron Cresswell on the treatment table and the Croatian admitted that he is close to signing a new left-back.

"We wanted to bring someone in to provide back-up and provide competition for Cresswell.

"We are quite close to getting a new player in. There are a few players on our list and hopefully we are going to get one."

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