Slaven Bilic has been hospitalised for two days after picking up a serious bout of flu.

It comes after Michail Antonio battled off the same bug to take his place in recent matches after being laid low for a week.

Bilic is reported to have felt unwell  after the 3-1 win over Middlesbrough at the weekend and took himself to a London hospital on Sunday where doctors decided to keep him in for two days under observation.

He has not been at the training ground since returning on Tuesday but is expected back over the next few days when hopefully the training ground will be clear of the bug.

ClaretandHugh sends its best wishes to the boss for a speedy recovery.