West Ham’s Wilshere Out for Six Weeks

West Ham United midfielder, Jack Wilshere, will be out for six weeks following surgery on an injured ankle.

In a written statement, Richard Collinge, the club’s head of medical, said: “[Wilshere] underwent successful surgery in London on Monday morning for a minor ongoing ankle issue.”

Collinge added: “We envisage he will only need a relatively short period of rest and will then start his rehabilitation. [Wilshere] is focused and determined to get back into training and playing as soon as possible.”

The 26-year-old forward – who has played four times with the Hammers after transferring from Arsenal – has reportedly struggled to find his best form during the current Premier League season.

Wilshere was substituted during the 1-0 defeat against the Wolverhampton Wanderers on 1 September. He was also out of action prior to West Ham United’s 3-1 victory last Sunday against Everton.

The forward will now miss the Hammers’ matches against Chelsea this weekend, on Sunday 23 September, and Manchester United on Saturday, 29 September.

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