Julen Lopetegui has backed Jarrod Bowen to make a speedy recovery after the West Ham skipper was ruled out for six weeks with a fractured foot.
Bowen hobbled off during the 5-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday with the club later announcing the forward was set for a spell on the sidelines.
The injury comes as a huge blow to the Hammers with Bowen leading the way this season for the club in both goals and assists, scoring five times and setting up another four.
Lopetegui refused to put a timeframe on the injury but it is understood the club expect him to be out for up to six weeks but hopeful he could be back even sooner.