West Ham await Diafra Sakho injury update
Wednesday 2 December 2015 17:21, UK
West Ham will not know the full extent of the injury to Diafra Sakho until the forward visits a specialist on Thursday.
The 25 year-old Senegal international looked to be struggling with a left leg injury during his side's 1-1 draw at Upton Park on Sunday and had to be helped off the field in the first half.
A club statement on Thursday said: "Diafra [Sakho] unfortunately suffered a significant injury to his left thigh.
"He underwent a scan on Wednesday and will see a specialist on Thursday when we hope to learn more and put a more certain timeframe on his absence."
There was better news though for Valencia, who suffered a high ankle sprain in a heavy challenge during the draw with Everton in October.
The Hammers statement added: "The Ecuador international forward has come through a period of immobilisation, during which we gave him permission to return home to South America to spend some time with his family.
"This is important, as having a positive mental outlook is beneficial to any player who is looking at a period away from the training ground.
"We are pleased to report that Enner is progressing very well and, should his rehab continue to go as planned, he has a good chance to play before the end of the year. He is ahead of schedule and we have been very happy with his progress."
The club stated Payet was at an early stage in rehabilitation after his ankle sprain picked up against Everton.
