Hard blow for West Ham as Lucas Paquetá will be out of action for four weeks following a calf injury. A thorough evaluation is planned with a specialist to determine the severity of the injury.
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The 24-year-old was forced to limp off the pitch during West Ham’s match against Bristol City in the FA Cup, ending in a 1-1 draw. This absence comes at the worst time for the Hammers, who have hopes of European qualification.
Having scored five goals and six assists in all competitions this season, he has struggled since being injured in the warm-up before West Ham’s crucial victory over Arsenal on December 28. Despite starting this game before coming off in the first half, the Brazilian was absent in the recent draw against Brighton last week.
Hard blow for the next important matches
Despite training ahead of the match against Bristol City, Paquetá started the match brilliantly, helping to create a goal for Bowen after just four minutes of play. Unfortunately, his calf injury resurfaced, forcing him off the field in the 14th minute.
His presence is uncertain for the upcoming Premier League matches against Sheffield United, Bournemouth, Manchester United and Arsenal.
The Brazilian player, keen to identify the underlying cause of his problem, sought help from a specialist. Working closely with his personal physiotherapist, the latter traveled to London to bring his expertise to the former Lyon player’s delicate situation. West Ham are therefore crossing their fingers for a speedy recovery of their key midfielder in this crucial phase of the season.
