West Ham United coach Slaven Bilic has revealed Ghana international

Andre Ayew, who joined West Ham United on a club record transfer fee from Swansea City got injured in his Premier League debut for the Hammers against Chelsea.

Ayew was chasing for a ball when he appeared to have pulled his thigh muscle.

Initial reports on the injury suggested the player will be out of football action for four months but West Ham boss Slaven Bilic has stated the duration could be two and a half months.

Speaking ahead of West Ham United’s game against AFC Bournemouth, Bilic said:

“For Andre Ayew, there are two solutions. One with surgery and one without. We are going to decide which one soon.

“He could be out for two and a half months or up to four. It shouldn’t be more. He could be back this year, and we just have to hope.

“I spoke to Andre five minutes ago, and he’s good. He’s very optimistic and up for everything and is professional.”

Andre Ayew’s injury comes as a huge blow to West Ham United who will be playing in Europe this season. Slaven Bilic says the Hammers will have to add a few players to their squad before the transfer window closes.

The Black Stars vice-captain’s injury is also a blow to Ghana’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.