Jarrod Bowen is set for a spell on the sidelines after fracturing his left foot during West Ham’s 5-0 defeat to Liverpool.
The 28-year-old limped off in the 60th minute as Julen Lopetegui’s side were hammered at the London Stadium and no timescale has been given for his return.
Bowen revealed he sustained the injury during the first half but tried to play on.
“Unfortunately in the first half of our game on Sunday I suffered a fracture to a bone in my foot,” Bowen wrote on Instagram.
“As always I tried to fight on and continue playing until I physically couldn’t.
“Injuries happen in football but I’m already looking forward to getting back out there as soon as possible. See you all soon.”
Bowen is West Ham’s top scorer this season with five Premier League goals and has the most assists with four.
His injury comes as a significant blow for the under-pressure Lopetegui, who has struggled since taking over from David Moyes in the summer.
West Ham are 13th in the Premier League with six wins from their 19 games, and they sit eight points above the bottom three.
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Highlights from the Premier League clash between West Ham and Liverpool
Antonio discharged from hospital
Michail Antonio has been discharged from hospital and is recovering at home following his car accident on December 7.
The crash in Epping Forest, Essex, left him with a broken leg which required surgery and rehabilitation, initially in hospital.
“Everyone at the club would like to reiterate their heartfelt thanks to the first responders, emergency services, air ambulance staff and the NHS for the incredible support given to Michail in the wake of the accident,” West Ham said on Tuesday.
The striker spoke to his team-mates via a video call before they beat Wolves 2-1 earlier this month after they wore ‘Antonio 9’ shirts before kick-off.
The club said they would donate “close to £60,000 to the NHS and Air Ambulances UK charities” after the shirts were sold at auction.
Which games could Bowen miss? West Ham’s next fixtures
Jan 4: Man City (a)
Jan 10: Aston Villa (a) – FA Cup
Jan 14: Fulham (h)
Jan 18: Crystal Palace (h)
Jan 26: Aston Villa (a) – Live on Sky Sports
Feb 3: Chelsea (a) – Live on Sky Sports
