Tuesday 10 November 2015 16:54, UK
West Ham midfielder Dimitri Payet has vowed to come back stronger than ever following his injury setback.
Payet, whose five goals have played a major part in West Ham's impressive start to the season, faces three months on the sidelines with an ankle injury he suffered against Everton on Saturday.
The France international took to his Instagram account to give an update on his recovery, accompanied by footage of the tackle from James McCarthy that caused the damage.
He wrote: "Hey guys just a little feedback. Just wanted to say that I'm recovering. I'm gonna work even harder and I will be back stronger. See you soon Hammers."
The 28-year-old Frenchman joined West Ham from Marseille during the summer and has arguably been one of the most influential players on Slaven Bilic's team so far this season.
West Ham's impressive start to the season has seen them pick up wins away against Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool, and at home to Chelsea, placing them sixth in the table, level on points with fifth-placed Tottenham, who they face after the international break at White Hart Lane.
Ecuador forward Enner Valencia was also injured at the weekend against and will see a specialist next week to determine the extent of his ankle problem.
Hammers co-owner David Sullivan was not impressed by some of Everton's challenges during the 1-1 draw at Upton Park.
Speaking to the club's website, he said: "I thought some of the tackling by Everton was strong and I was amazed it took so long for them to get a yellow card.
"We've ended up with two badly injured players. Some weeks, challenges like that on Payet would have been a red card, and his injury changed the game for us."
West Ham begin their spell without Payet at Tottenham on November 22, live on Sky Sports.
