Premier League - Six months out for Behrami

Eurosport - Tue, 10 Mar 22:44:00 2009

West Ham have confirmed that Switzerland midfielder Valon Behrami will be out for six months after surgery on a serious knee injury.

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The former Lazio winger, 23, was already expected to miss the remainder of the season after he was sent for an operation in Italy following the defeat against Manchester City at the beginning of March.

The keyhole procedure on an anterior cruciate ligament tear in his left knee means he is likely to miss the start of next season.

"Valon is due back in London next week, where he will begin his rehabilitation with the club's medical staff as soon as possible," the East London club said.

Luis Boa Morte is, however, back in full training after a groin injury while Kieron Dyer is now taking part in sessions with the rest of the squad after overcoming his calf trouble.

James Collins (hamstring) and Diego Tristan (groin) are both now running and are thought to be close to joining full training.

TeamTalk / Eurosport

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  1. how's gotta replace him in the starting lineup?

    From gary w, on Wed 11 Mar 2:30PM

  2. I hope you will be back as soon as possible.

    From d_valdet, on Wed 11 Mar 1:44PM

  3. Been very impressed with his work rate and consistency­ has proved a good buy unlike so many others lets hope­ its not too serious and he makes a speedy recovery well­ done to the lads for the way tey played against those­ heathens at Wigan it was good to see we can mix it when­ required as well as play some decent football

    From Tim, on Sat 7 Mar 10:07AM

  4. Yeah he works his b%^&**((s off for us and am­ gutted hes injured but this could be the opening that­ Savio needs .

    From wesc007, on Fri 6 Mar 7:15PM

  5. justin22seiko - I think West Ham have just brought the­ player on better than Lazio.. there will be no Italian­ teams winning the Champs League this year.. EPL is much­ stronger than Seria A...... Roma are1 down to Arsenal,­ Juve 1 down to Chelsea, and Man Utd will beat Inter­ Milan at home easily..(Not to Mention Liverpool beating­ Real at Bernabeau in Spain).. only other top Euro club­ is Barce and they are now playing bad.. West Ham sit­ 7th in a league with that quality... Lazio would be­ fighting relegation.

    From adammoore82, on Fri 6 Mar 12:13PM

  6. justin22seiko Maybe His Style Did Not Suit That Of The­ Serie A. He Has More Than Proved His Worth For The­ Hammers Since His Arrival He Should Be Proud. Its A­ Shame That A Player Who Is Such A Joy To Watch Gets A­ Serious Injury. There Has Been A Few This Year Torres,­ Rooney, Defoe, Fabregas And More Recently Arteta I Wish­ Him The Best Of Luck In His Recovery Lets All Hope Its­ A Speedy One.

    From Frosty, on Wed 4 Mar 5:47PM

  7. Behrami is one of our best players i hope he's not­ out for too long

    From efford65, on Wed 4 Mar 5:44PM
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    maybe Behrami is good in the EPL but in Serie A he was­ average at best

    From justin, on Wed 4 Mar 4:26PM

  9. ok im from kosovo andim proud that kosovo have this­ players like behrami and lorik cana.For Behrami's­ injury i can say that im sorry beacuse he was playing­ so good

    Viva La Blaugrana

    From Egzon B, on Wed 4 Mar 2:52PM

  10. Thats not good to hear as he was playing really well­ and making our midfield tick. Hope he gets better very­ soon. He is still young so hopefully he mends quickly­ and puts on the claret and blue very soon. Next season­ we should be stronger with Deano,Collins, Dyer and­ Gabbidon back. UP THE HAMMERS

    From ALISON, on Wed 4 Mar 1:57PM

  11. Thats not good to hear as he was playing really well­ and making our midfield tick. Hope he gets better very­ soon. He is still young so hopefully he mends quickly­ and puts on the claret and blue very soon. Next season­ we should be stronger with Deano,Collins, Dyer and­ Gabbidon back. UP THE HAMMERS

    From ALISON, on Wed 4 Mar 1:56PM
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    Poster boy

    From phugheskings, on Wed 4 Mar 1:18PM
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    good result ini

    From callum.bush, on Wed 4 Mar 11:53AM

  14. Nightmare, great pleayer, hopefully he will be OK soon.

    From Justin, on Wed 4 Mar 11:35AM

  15. Only playing for West Ham or Newcastle does this 2 u,­ they must b the 2 most unlucky teams.....eva! hoping 4­ speedy recovery though m8!

    From terri-ann, on Wed 4 Mar 11:34AM

  16. Sad because he is a very good player and essential to­ West Ham's cause.

    From WILLIAM, on Wed 4 Mar 11:32AM

  17. wishing speedy recovery to Behrami.

    From abazgjuta, on Wed 4 Mar 11:27AM
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  19. Behrami is a great midfielder West Ham really need him.­ I hope is nothing serious.

    From Buqe, on Mon 2 Mar 5:33PM
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    what about Behrami?

    From Nath, on Mon 2 Mar 4:07PM
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