West Ham sensation Dimitri Payet to miss 3 months with ankle injury
West Ham confirmed Monday that midfielder Dimitri Payet will likely miss three months as a result of a rash challenge from Everton counterpart James McCarthy in Saturday's 1-1 draw.
INJURY NEWS: @dimpayet17 has suffered an injury to his left ankle and it is likely he will be ruled out for 3 months pic.twitter.com/H6QZFv7JyR
— West Ham United FC (@whufc_official) November 9, 2015
The son of West Ham co-owner David Sullivan relayed the news earlier in the day, expressing his shock at the tackle that put the 28-year-old Frenchman out of commission.
Sadly payet will be out for about 3 months! Huge miss for the team. How the Everton player didn't get sent off amazes me!! #COYI
— Jack Sullivan (@jsullivanwhu) November 9, 2015
Payet has emerged as West Ham's best player following his £10.7-million move from Marseille. Apart from starting all 12 Premier League matches this season, Payet has contributed with five goals and three assists.
Striker Enner Valencia also suffered an injured ankle in the same contest, with tests yet to confirm his prognosis.