WEST HAM defender Ryan Fredericks could miss the rest of the season after damaging shoulder ligaments.
The right-back, 27, was injured during Wednesday night’s 2-0 loss at Manchester City.
David Moyes hopes Ryan Fredericks isn’t out for the season with a shoulder injuryCredit: AFP
Hammers boss David Moyes is now waiting for a second medical opinion on the extent of the problem.
Ahead of Monday’s trip to Liverpool, Moyes said: “We’re doing everything we can to get him back but I couldn’t confirm if he will need surgery, or just healing time.
“We are just waiting on the advice. You never want to play any players who are not fit or injured and I won’t do that.”
Hammers rookie Jeremy Ngakia, 19, made his debut in defence in their 2-0 loss to Liverpool last month but Moyes is likely to opt for the experienced Pablo Zabaleta, 35.
Moyes frustrated some fans by only giving new £20million signing Jarrod Bowen a ten-minute runout at City.
Yet the Scot hinted he may avoid giving Bowen a full debut at Anfield.
Moyes added: “What we’re not going to do is put pressure on him to make the difference because the boy has come in from the Championship.
“What I can tell you is he looks sharp, is match fit, and has settled quickly.
“But I have had a lot of experience with Championship players and I know the right times when to put him in — and when to not.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
