Aguerd surgery may hand Ogbonna an unexpected return
No time frame has been put on his return and the club are also keeping details of the injury under wraps after early reports that he could be available for the start of the season.
We were among those who claimed that could be the case and are sorry to have to apologise for that but are far sorrier for the player.
A statement on the West Ham website at www.whufc.com declared: ‘West Ham United can confirm that Nayef Aguerd has had successful surgery on the ankle injury he sustained in our pre-season friendly against Glasgow Rangers last week.
The Moroccan defender will now continue his rehabilitation at Rush Green with the Club’s medical team.
Everyone at West Ham United would like to wish Nayef a speedy recovery.”
The news means there could be a far earlier than expected return for Angelo Ogbonna, the other left sided central midfielder in the squad, who looks likely to cover for the new boy for in the early games of the season.
Oggy has taken in an under 23 game during the last few days as part of his recovery programme and Craig Dawson is also expected to be available,