West Ham fans have been reacting to the news that winger Jarrod Bowen suffered a fractured foot against Liverpool on Sunday.
Bowen was seen to go off injured during the 5-0 defeat to Liverpool and West Ham have now revealed that his scan showed him to have a fracture to his foot.
It has not yet been revealed how long Bowen will be out for, but it is expected to be an extended period of time. It provides a massive blow for manager Julen Lopetegui who remains under pressure after the heavy defeat to the league leaders.
West Ham look ahead to their next game which comes against Manchester City on January 4, however, they will be without Bowen for the foreseeable future.
Hammers fans took to X to react to the news…
Happy New Year.
— 🇬🇧 (@Elevenbawcity) December 31, 2024
Damn, that is not good news!
— West Ham Images (@HamImages) December 31, 2024
That’s our season done for then. Thanks to Mac Allister repeatedly going for Jarrod.
— Mary (@ZaynafamilyMary) December 31, 2024
Championship here we go 🫠
— Kai Hammer (@kai_gunner) December 31, 2024
4-6weeks minimum, depending on the severity of the fracture! 🙄 Feel for Jarrod as he’d been really good for us this season, but for West Ham we’re in big trouble! ⚒️
— Greg ⚒ (@d0nkeydr0p) December 31, 2024
Gutted, going to be a huge miss but it’s an opportunity for the others to step up.
— Let’s Talk Rugby (@HeTalksRugby) December 31, 2024
Get well soon Jarrod!
— Nick Boonstra (@nicholasethan97) December 31, 2024
Who could replace Jarrod Bowen for West Ham?
Bowen’s injury provides the question of who will be able to step into his role on the wing and as one of the Hammers’ main playmakers.
Mohammed Kudus will likely continue his role on the other flank, which leaves the likes of Emerson and Crysencio Summerville to step into Bowen’s role. The latter seems to be the obvious replacement, but he is yet to find consistency since joining from Leeds United in the summer.
They have however been linked over transfer moves for several players who could help to replace Bowen. Lyon attacker Georges Mikautadze has been linked over a move, but he plays more as a striker.
Furthermore, reports have also linked the Hammers over a move for Atalanta winger Charles De Ketelaere.
