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Raheem Sterling Ruled Out for Manchester City vs. West Ham with Hamstring Injury

Rory MarsdenFeb 6, 2020

Manchester City have confirmed Raheem Sterling will miss Sunday's Premier League match at West Ham United because of a hamstring injury.

The Sky Blues tweeted the news on Thursday, with the England international suffering a damaged left hamstring. Sterling hobbled off the pitch after 84 minutes during Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

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The 25-year-old will be a big loss, as he is one of City's most consistent forwards. He terrorises defences with his direct play and netted 23 goals and provided 12 assists in 34 Premier League appearances last term.

Manager Pep Guardiola will be eager to see the Englishman back in action as soon as possible given he has continued his fine form this season, netting 16 goals and proving three assists in 29 appearances.

Fortunately for the Spaniard, his squad boasts an enviable amount of attacking depth.

Sterling plays anywhere across the front three, positions Bernardo Silva, Riyad Mahrez and Gabriel Jesus also operate in. Midfielders Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva can also take up attacking positions if needed.

The England international is a fantastic forward and a big loss for Guardiola and City. But if any Premier League side has the depth to cope without him, it is the defending champions.