AdminWest Ham United have been dealt a potentially significant injury scare after Tomas Soucek appeared to suffer a serious setback while representing the Czech Republic in their match against Mexico on Thursday morning.
The experienced midfielder was forced off following an awkward challenge, with early footage of the incident immediately raising concerns among supporters and coaching staff.
Initial reports suggested the problem was centred on his ankle, but subsequent updates have indicated there may also be damage to his knee, increasing fears over the severity of the injury.
The sight of the 31-year-old receiving lengthy treatment on the pitch before being helped away has left both club and country anxiously awaiting the results of further medical assessments.
At this stage, no official diagnosis has been confirmed, although the early signs are far from encouraging.
Soucek remains one of West Ham’s most dependable figures and has been a regular presence in midfield since arriving from Slavia Prague in 2020.
His leadership, aerial strength and tireless work rate have made him a key part of the side, meaning any prolonged absence would be a major blow ahead of the new campaign.
West Ham will now monitor the situation closely while awaiting detailed scans and specialist reports.
Supporters will hope the injury proves less serious than first feared, but concerns are growing after indications that both his ankle and knee could have been affected during the incident.
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