His unmistakable yellow Lamborghini was noticeably missing from the Boleyn Ground players car park today and he did not train with the first team this morning on the Boleyn ground pitch, nor did he board the coach to Stoke which left East London early this afternoon.
Sources close to club have suggested the player has picked up a small knock but it will not affect his inclusion in France’s squad for UEFA Euro 2016 championships in France.
Payet has scored 9 goals and made 12 assists this season during his 30 league appearances for the Hammers this season. In all competitions he scored 12 goals and made 16 assists.