Andy Carroll and Winston Reid have joined Manuel Lanzini as long term Hammers injury victims which will see them both out of action for a minimum of three months.
Head of Medical Richard Collinge told the official site: “Andy played and scored in Sunday’s match but is still reporting some discomfort in his ankle and further scans have revealed that he requires some minor surgery to provide more strength and stability to the area.
“Winston has been suffering some swelling around the knee, following the injury that he sustained at Swansea last season, and he too is in need of exploratory surgery to clean up the area.
We have decided that this is the best course of action to ensure that both players have a chance of returning to full fitness as soon as possible.”
Manager Manuel Pellegrini said: “We are obviously very sad to hear that Andy and Winston have
suffered setbacks. This is a big blow for them and us, but we hope to see them back in action as soon as possible.
“It does mean that we have lost two players in key areas, though, and we’ll continue to work hard with the owners to make further additions to strengthen the playing squad, beyond the five new signings already confirmed.”
Meanwhile Lanzini is making good early progress in his rehabilitation following the knee injury sustained while on international duty with Argentina prior to the World Cup, and is due to return to London shortly to meet up with his team-mates and continue his recovery with the Club’s medical staff.
Well it’s not like we didn’t know they were both crocked anyway. I don’t think either of them were crucial for the new season. Pellegrini will be asking the board for replacements. Luckily we are in the middle of a transfer window.
Carroll’s hurt? I guess that means that it’s getting close to the start of the new football season.
CArroll will probably be declared nearly ready to return at xmas, with several setback messages after that and then try to appear for a few games at the end of the season to get a contract elsewhere next season.
No release clause in his contract?
Oh good grief. Can we please just not GIVE these two away if somebody will take them off our hands. it is just depressing having them pushing us to the top of the injury list league season after season.
Exactly right 64 spot on this crap just puts a downer on everything that’s been positive..just rip up the contract with the pair of them..it’s just ridiculous….I do t think Carol has ever had a full pre season..it’s just depressing….ffs
This is a joke right ..to report cao!! Is injured for 3 months like there talking about the weather..if he is then plse just rip up the contract because really what’s the point..the blokes a fking !liability.. This is so shocking u got to !augh..😂😂😂
The only difference here is that Carroll getting injured is far more reliable than a weather forecast.
You would think despite being under contract and been paid for most of it being injured he would offer to rip it up now as its become a joke EVERY pre season he gets a long term injury comes back for a few games and repeat ,he has to come to terms he is finished sad but true but enough is enough
….simply unplayable….
Byeeeee. Off in January window!!!!
Claims to be a 15-20 goal a year striker!!… has scored 33 league goals for us in 6 seasons, 71 league goals since 2006/7 season, of which 18 were in the championship (12 seasons)….. chap is a joke that believes his own hype… get rid asap
I know before I post this I’m in the minority,but I live in hope AC will get a couple of good seasons before going into residential care.COYI