West Ham United have been dealt yet another cruel injury blow, with full-back Ryan Fredericks sidelined for around three months with a shin issue.
The defender sustained the injury after coming on in the 73rd minute of the Hammers' clash with Huddersfield in the Premier League's last gameweek.
After joining from fellow London side Fulham in the summer on a free transfer, the 26-year-old had been a vital squad player for the Irons, picking up a goal and an assist in his six appearances across competitions.
As reported by the Evening Standard, Fredericks is now set for a three-month spell on the sidelines, joining long-term absentees Manuel Lanzini, Winston Reid, Carlos Sanchez and Andriy Yarmolenko.