West Ham United have received an update regarding Enner Valencia’s lower-leg injury
West Ham United have received an update regarding Enner Valencia’s lower-leg injury.
The Hammers forward visited a specialist consultant on Monday morning to discover the extent of the problem he suffered during last Thursday’s UEFA Europa League third qualifying round first leg tie with Astra Giurgiu.
Head of Medical and Sports Science Stijn Vandenbroucke said the Ecuadorean is set to return to action in ten to 12 weeks.
“Enner visited the consultant on Monday morning, when we discussed the results of the scans he underwent on the injury last Friday,” said Vandenbroucke.
“The outcome is that there is now a very small chance that he will need an operation and that we instead hope to treat the injury to his fibula using conservative treatment, which we hope to start in three weeks.
“We will know for sure whether or not Enner will need an operation next week, but if everything goes to plan we hope that he will be available for selection again within ten to 12 weeks.
“Enner will spend the next three weeks in a walking boot and using crutches, after which we will start his rehabilitation.”
Valencia spent Monday with his teammates at Spire Roding Hospital – West Ham United’s official private hospital – where the squad underwent their annual pre-season screening, including visits to the dentist, optician and blood tests.
The Hammers forward visited a specialist consultant on Monday morning to discover the extent of the problem he suffered during last Thursday’s UEFA Europa League third qualifying round first leg tie with Astra Giurgiu.
Head of Medical and Sports Science Stijn Vandenbroucke said the Ecuadorean is set to return to action in ten to 12 weeks.
“Enner visited the consultant on Monday morning, when we discussed the results of the scans he underwent on the injury last Friday,” said Vandenbroucke.
“The outcome is that there is now a very small chance that he will need an operation and that we instead hope to treat the injury to his fibula using conservative treatment, which we hope to start in three weeks.
“We will know for sure whether or not Enner will need an operation next week, but if everything goes to plan we hope that he will be available for selection again within ten to 12 weeks.
“Enner will spend the next three weeks in a walking boot and using crutches, after which we will start his rehabilitation.”
Valencia spent Monday with his teammates at Spire Roding Hospital – West Ham United’s official private hospital – where the squad underwent their annual pre-season screening, including visits to the dentist, optician and blood tests.