Dimitri Payet Injury: Updates on West Ham Midfielder's Ankle and Return

West Ham United's strong start to the 2015-16 Premier League campaign took a big hit on Nov. 9 after Dimitri Payet suffered an ankle injury against Everton. 

The playmaker will avoid the need for surgery, but he won't play again this year.

Continue for updates.

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Payet Recovery Timeline Revealed

Monday, Nov. 16

West Ham confirmed that Payet will be able to "start his rehabilitation programme immediately" after being cleared of the need for an operation. He is "still expected to be unavailable for selection for three months."

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Injury Derails Strong Start for Payet, West Ham

The Frenchman moved to east London during the summer and has enjoyed a fantastic start to his Premier League career, scoring five goals and adding three assists in 12 matches, per WhoScored.com.

With the attacking midfielder running the show, the Hammers have enjoyed a great start to the season, and they currently sit in sixth place in the standings. But they'll now have to find a way to survive without their leading scorer and main creative force in midfield, a tough ask as we head toward the Christmas schedule.