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West Ham are facing an injury CRISIS ahead of their trip to Chelsea as Issa Diop becomes the latest Hammer to be ruled out... with Craig Dawson left as the only recognised centre-back available

West Ham are facing a defensive injury crisis ahead of their trip to Chelsea on Sunday - with three centre-halves being ruled out through injury.

French defender Issa Diop has joined Kurt Zouma and long-term absentee Angelo Ogbonna on the sidelines, leaving Craig Dawson as the club's only recognised centre-back.

With the Hammers still needing to ensure they qualify for a European competition next season - David Moyes says he hopes the injured defenders will return 'as soon as' possible.

Issa Diop has been ruled out of West Ham's trip to Chelsea on Sunday afternoon
David Moyes says 'it's really important' Diop and Zouma return before the end of the season

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Moyes said: 'We've got some injuries, but all clubs get injuries at this time of the season.