Slaven Bilic says Michail Antonio’s injury is a huge blow for West Ham.
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic and West Ham United’s Michail Antonio
West Ham ended their dreadful losing run with a much-needed win over struggling Swansea City.
Cheikhou Kouyate scored the only goal of the match with a stunning low 25-yard strike.
Swansea came close to equalising through substitute Luciano Narsingh whose powerful shot went just over. In the end, the Hammers protected their lead and picked up full three points.
West Ham suffered a massive blow after Antonio suffered a hamstring injury in the 38th minute. He was replaced by Jonathan Calleri.
Bilic said that Antonio’s injury is a “huge blow”, but the club will have to stay positive.
The West Ham manager also praised James Collins and labelled his performance “heroic”.
It was West Ham’s first win in their last eight top-flight games. They move up to 14th and now have an eight-point gap between themselves and 18th-placed Swansea.
Antonio has been arguably West Ham’s best player this season. The 27-year-old has scored nine goals in the Premier League, and his absence will hurt the club, especially during the finishing stages of the season.
Bilic will be hoping that Antonio’s injury isn’t serious and that he can return to action as soon as possible.
West Ham United’s James Collins celebrates scoring their first goal
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