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Slaven Bilic insists he won't ditch West Ham loanee Simone Zaza early despite poor start to life in the Premier League

Slaven Bilic has rubbished suggestions that Simone Zaza's loan spell at West Ham could be cut short.

The misfiring Italy international striker is on loan for the season from Juventus, but has failed to score in five outings for the Hammers so far.

As part of the loan deal, West Ham are obliged to buy Zaza for £18million if he makes 14 appearances in the Premier League or the latter stages of cup competitions.

Slaven Bilic has denied reports he is planning on sending Simone Zaza back to Juventus
Slaven Bilic has denied reports he is planning on sending Simone Zaza back to Juventus
West Ham have been preparing for their trip to face Crystal Palace on Saturday evening
West Ham have been preparing for their trip to face Crystal Palace on Saturday evening

But his poor form has led to reports that he may be sent back to the Italian champions early, something Bilic denies.