West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen has been sidelined with a broken foot suffered against Liverpool.
The England forward said he sustained the injury in the first half of the 5-0 defeat but tried to play on.
He eventually limped off after 60 minutes and was replaced by Crysencio Summerville.
The 28-year-old wrote on Instragram: “Unfortunately, in the first half of our game on Sunday I suffered a fracture to a bone in my foot,” he wrote on Instagram.
“As always I tried to fight on and continue playing until I physically couldn’t.
“Injuries happen in football, but I’m already looking forward to getting back out there as soon as possible. See you all soon.”
West Ham United can confirm Jarrod Bowen sustained a fractured foot injury in Sunday’s Premier League fixture against Liverpool.
— West Ham United (@WestHam) December 31, 2024
News of Bowen’s absence will come as a big blow to West Ham, with Bowen their top scorer in the Premier League this season with five goals and four assists.
The Hammers have not set a timescale for their talisman’s return but say he will be sidelined heading into the new year.
A statement said: “West Ham can confirm Jarrod Bowen sustained a fractured foot injury in Sunday’s Premier League fixture against Liverpool.
“The injury to his left foot, picked up in the first half at London Stadium, will sideline the Hammers captain heading into the new year.”
