The 26-year-old could be named in the squad for Friday's London derby against Fulham, said Pellegrini.
"I think Manuel Lanzini for every manager would be a player that makes a difference," Pellegrini told West Ham's website https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2019/february/20-february/pellegrini-lanzini-will-play-without-fear-his-return.
"Seeing Manuel working during the last two weeks, for me I am confident that he will return in a very good shape because he is not afraid."
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West Ham are 10th in the Premier League standings while Fulham, who have not won an away game in the league this season, are 19th.
(Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
