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West Ham star Payet out up to three months

In-form West Ham forward Dimitri Payet faces an extended spell on the sidelines having injured his ankle at the weekend.

West Ham's Dimitri Payet has been ruled out of action for up to three months after sustaining an ankle injury in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Everton.

Payet went to ground clutching his left leg after a strong challenge from James McCarthy five minutes into the second half at Upton Park, and was replaced by Enner Valencia.

"West Ham United can confirm that midfielder Dimitri Payet suffered an injury to his left ankle during Saturday's game with Everton," read a statement from the club.