Manuel Lanzini Injury: Updates on West Ham Star's Thigh and Return

West Ham United midfielder Manuel Lanzini returned from a thigh injury on Jan. 2, but his comeback lasted 39 minutes after he aggravated the same problem. However, he could return before the end of the month.

Continue for updates.

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Bilic Outlines Lanzini Timeline

Friday, Jan. 8

"Lanzini suffered the same injury as before, hopefully it will only be a few weeks," said Hammers boss Slaven Bilic on Thursday, per talkSPORT. "We all want him back as soon as possible, he orchestrated the game against Liverpool. It looks like two or three weeks."

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Lanzini Suffers New Setback vs. Liverpool

Saturday, Jan. 2

West Ham confirmed Lanzini's withdrawal from the game against Liverpool as he limped off holding the same thigh that had kept him sidelined since early December.

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Hammers Attack in Need of Lanzini Imagination

The Argentinian has excelled so far this season, netting four Premier League goals and providing one assist, per WhoScored.com.

Lanzini, 22, is on a season-long loan deal at Upton Park from the United Arab Emirates-based Al Jazira Club, and he's been so impressive that West Ham are looking to sign him up permanently, per Sam Long of the Evening Standard.

Blessed with flair and vision, the youngster brings a little magic to Bilic's side, who only scored three goals in their five matches during Lanzini's initial absence.