Diafra Sakho Injury: Updates on West Ham Star's Shoulder and Return

Latest Update from Friday, Nov. 7

Diafra Sakho continues to prove his match fitness ahead of West Ham's clash with Aston Villa this weekend, following the shoulder problem picked up against Manchester City.

Sam Allardyce said, per the Hammers' official website:

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He's training on Thursday for this first time, and Winston Reid will do some light training too. We'll wait and see how the session goes and the final decisions will be made on Friday as to who is available for selection."

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Prior Updates

Latest Update from Tuesday, Nov. 4

Diafra Sakho will be fit for West Ham's next Premier League game against Aston Villa after a shoulder injury.

West Ham's official website confirmed the news through Head of Medical and Sports Science Stijn Vandenbroucke:

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Diafra ran individually on Monday at Chadwell Heath and will also be available for the game.

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Updates from Thursday, Oct. 30

Sam Allardyce confirmed on Thursday that Diafra Sakho has a chance of being fit for West Ham's weekend clash with Stoke, following the shoulder injury picked up in their recent win over Manchester City.

Jacob Steinberg of the Guardian provides the latest:

Updates from Wednesday, Oct. 29

Ken Dyer of the London Evening Standard reports Sakho could return as early as this weekend against Stoke:

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West Ham were today boosted by the news that in-form striker Diafra Sakho has a chance of being fit for Saturday's trip to Stoke.

[...] The Senegalese could still miss the Stoke match but will have intensive treatment over the next couple of days before a final decision is made.

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Original Article from Sunday, Oct. 26

The ecstasy of West Ham's win over Manchester City and continued ascent up the English Premier League table will quickly wear off with news that burgeoning star Diafra Sakho is dealing with a significant shoulder injury.  

According to The Telegraph's Matt Law, the team is concerned Sakho will be out until after the next international break, which would mean him missing matches against Stoke City and Aston Villa.

Co-owner David Gold didn't sound encouraged:

Fortunately the international break will help lessen the effect of this injury, but it's still a blow for a player who has scored in his last six matches for the thriving Hammers.