 Etherington has featured 40 times for West Ham this season |
West Ham's Matthew Etherington has been taken to hospital for an X-ray on an ankle injury and is doubtful for the FA Cup final against Liverpool on 13 May. The midfielder, 24, fell on his ankle in a training session at Upton Park and is unlikely to be fit for Sunday's Premiership clash with Tottenham.
Hammers' manager Alan Pardew said: "Unfortunately Matty has taken a really bad knock today [Friday].
"I think he is doubtful, not just for Sunday but for the Cup final."
The Hammers are already without suspended midfielder Hayden Mullins and there is a doubt over striker Dean Ashton, who is recovering from a hamstring injury.
Pardew said: "That is a really bad blow. The whole squad is disappointed that Matty has this injury."
Ashton limped out of West Ham's 1-0 win over West Brom on Monday night, and Pardew admits it would be a gamble to play him.
Pardew added: "Dean is our biggest worry and certainly won't be ready for the Tottenham game. So if he does play in the final it will be a gamble in that respect.
"The same applies to James Collins and Anton Ferdinand if they haven't had a game before the final but, physically, they should be okay for it."
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