West Ham defender Kurt Zouma is set for a spell on the sidelines after having surgery on a knee problem - and could miss the clash with Leeds United on January 4.
The Frenchman was forced off during the first half of the 2-0 home defeat by Leicester, in the final Premier League match ahead of the World Cup break. West Ham did not provide a timescale for Zouma's expected recovery.
A club statement read: "West Ham United can confirm that Kurt Zouma has had surgery on a knee injury. The French defender will now continue his rehabilitation at Rush Green with the Club's medical team.