Zarate injury blow

Hammers fans calling for Mauro Zarate to replace Diafra Sakho in Saturday’s away game in Stoke could be in for disappointment!

Zarate has taken a mystery knock and might be back until after the next International break which is the Everton match.

This leaves the option of starting Carlton Cole along side Enner Valencia although some fans are calling for Elliot Lee to given his chance in the new exciting setup.

Andy Carroll is expected to be ready by the following week for the home tie against Aston Villa but may be on the bench.