Mugs game for Valencia



The Ecuador international required emergency hospital treatment with West Ham confirming Valencia had suffered a "deep laceration".

It is the latest injury blow for Allardyce, who is already without fellow forwards Andy Carroll and Carlton Cole, with Winston Reid also missing for the trip to Arsenal.

"Enner has had an accident at home and has cut his big toe quite severely on a broken cup," Allardyce said

"We're not exactly certain but we think it will be too soon for him be considered for the game at Arsenal on Saturday

It was a freak accident at a time when we could have done without it due to our lack of available strikers."

The Hammers confirmed the nature of the accident with a short statement on their website, which read: "Enner Valencia sustained a deep laceration of his big toe on Tuesday evening in an accident at his home

"The number 31 trod on a piece of teacup, which he had dropped, and the resulting wound required emergency hospital treatment to clean and stitch the wound

"The forward was joined at hospital by West Ham United medical staff, who oversaw the surgery required."

Valencia has five goals to his name since moving to Upton Park last summer and has reportedly attracted attention from the likes of Chelsea having impressed in his maiden season in England

But he is now unlikely to play at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, with Allardyce only having top goalscorer Diafra Sakho and recent arrival Nene to select from in attack.

Source : PA

Source: PA