Andy Carroll ruled out for few more weeks

West Ham United striker Andy Carroll could be forced to extend his return to full fitness, after suffering from a viral infection in his stomach last week.

The England International forward is yet to feature for the Hammers this season, after suffering successive heel injuries, and this has forced manager Sam Allardyce to opt for a 4-6-0 formation in recent games.


Caroll was unable to train last week due to pains in his abdomen, and this has hampered his rehabilitation program.


"Andy is very depressed about the whole thing." A club insider said. "He is improving but he has had stabbing pains in his abdomen for the past four or five days and an extreme stomach upset."


West Ham United currently sit 15th in the Premier League table.