Jarrod Bowen faces round six weeks on the sidelines with the fractured foot he sustained towards Liverpool, Sky Sports activities Information understands.
The 28-year-old limped off within the sixtieth minute as Julen Lopetegui’s aspect have been hammered on the London Stadium and no timescale had been given for his return.
Bowen revealed he sustained the damage through the first half however tried to play on.
There have been fears Bowen, who has scored six targets this season, could possibly be sidelined for as much as two months, however Hammers boss Lopetegui is hopeful the 28-year-old can be again in motion loads sooner.
“Unfortunately for us, yes, he has an injury,” mentioned Lopetegui. “He was capable of play half-hour with this damage and now he has to relaxation and he has to get better.
“Let’s have a look at, nevertheless it’s not going to be about a number of days. It is not excellent news for us, nevertheless it’s the second for different gamers that we have now.
“We’re positive that Jarrod goes to get better faster due to his character, nevertheless it’s true that he’ll be out within the subsequent matches.
“Let’s see. I prefer not to say about one number because we have to see how he’s going to develop the next weeks.
“Jarrod is one of our main players, for sure, and our captain too. But now we have to be able to find a solution and it’s the moment for other players to show that they are ready to help us and ensure that their answer is going to be good.
“So we’re in search of the restoration as quickly as attainable for Jarrod, however in the identical manner, believing within the gamers which can be within the squad and they’ll attempt to make the most of this chance.”
Bowen is West Ham’s high scorer this season with 5 Premier League targets and has essentially the most assists with 4.
His damage comes as a big blow for the under-pressure Lopetegui, who has struggled since taking up from David Moyes in the summertime.
West Ham are thirteenth within the Premier League with six wins from their 19 video games, they usually sit eight factors above the underside three.
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Highlights from the Premier League conflict between West Ham and Liverpool
Tomas Soucek is ready to take the captain’s armband for Saturday’s journey to Manchester Metropolis.
There was optimistic information from the Hammers camp this week when Michail Antonio was discharged from hospital following the automotive accident he was concerned in early final month.
The 34-year-old striker underwent surgical procedure on a damaged leg and would require a prolonged spell of rehabilitation for his accidents.
“Michail is going to be out for a long time for sure,” mentioned Lopetegui. “But it’s good news that he’s at home.
“He is having fun with his household and for positive that he’ll attempt to get better as quickly as attainable, however we’re not going to have Antonio in lots of time.”
Which video games may Bowen miss? West Ham’s subsequent fixtures
Jan 4: Man Metropolis (a)
Jan 10: Aston Villa (a) – FA Cup
Jan 14: Fulham (h)
Jan 18: Crystal Palace (h)
Jan 26: Aston Villa (a) – Stay on Sky Sports activities
Feb 3: Chelsea (a) – Stay on Sky Sports activities
Feb 15: Brentford (h)
