Hammer blow for West Ham: Jarrod Bowen expected to miss two months with fractured foot as pressure piles up on Julen Lopetegui

West Ham have confirmed that Bowen sustained a fractured foot during the club's dismal 5-0 defeat to Liverpool. The news comes as a significant blow, with Jack Rosser of The Sun suggesting that he could be out for up to two months.

Lopetegui has struggled throughout his time at the London Stadium and his side sit eight points clear of the relegation zone. Bowen has scored five goals and registered four assists in 19 games. The Hammers have also been rocked by Michail Antonio's injury; the Jamaica international has been discharged from hospital after a horror car accident.

In a statement on Tuesday, West Ham said: "West Ham United can confirm Jarrod Bowen sustained a fractured foot injury in Sunday’s Premier League fixture against Liverpool.

"The injury to his left foot, picked up in the first half at London Stadium, will sideline the Hammers captain heading into the New Year."

West Ham play Manchester City on January 4. Pep Guardiola's side will be desperate for a win, as they lie sixth in the table having won only one of their last five games.