West Ham United goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski went off injured against AFC Bournemouth after taking a goal kick.
The goalkeeper has been a key player for the Hammers this campaign, but was forced off after just 34 minutes at the Vitality Stadium, being replaced by Roberto:
Fabianski is replaced by Roberto after picking up an injury from a goal kick. #BOUWHU 1-1 (34) pic.twitter.com/yFLGx4Usd2
— West Ham United (@WestHam) September 28, 2019
This had many West Ham fans fearing the worst, with Fabianski’s average saves per game being 2.9, as per SofaScore, even after he was forced off early in this match, while he also makes 0.7 clearances.
In addition, Roberto didn’t exactly cover himself in glory during the 4-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Oxford United, as he was beaten far too easily at times, as shown in the highlights video on the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel.
The Hammers did manage to hold on for a 2-2 draw, with Roberto only conceding once, but the majority of fans will be hoping that Fabianski’s injury won’t keep him out for too long.
A selection of Twitter reaction to the update, including posts from disappointed West Ham fans, can be seen below:
End the season right this instant.
— San Pellegrini ™ (@WestHamCF) September 28, 2019
— Mike (@WestHamDriver) September 28, 2019
Announce relegation battle
— Billy (@BWhufc) September 28, 2019
Was fun while it lasted
— poorbrian (@ZackSJK) September 28, 2019
Our absolute worse fear
— Ricky Forrest (@rickwhufc) September 28, 2019
That’s us knackered then
— Mark Perry (@MarkPer74361199) September 28, 2019
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