Hammers hoping for swift Dyer recovery

West Ham United are optimistic that the injured Kieron Dyer may return to action sooner than expected.



Dyer suffered a double fracture of his lower right leg in the recent Carling Cup tie against Bristol Rovers. The £6million buy from Newcastle United was expected to be out of action for a considerable amount of time. However, West Ham's Head of Physiotherapy George Cooper is hopeful Dyer, who has now undergone surgery, will make a quick recovery.

excellent fixation

"The club doctor and myself watched the surgery being carried out," Cooper told the club's official website. "Kieron had a pin and screws put in the leg and already we know there is an excellent fixation in the leg. That means the prognosis is very positive for a quicker recovery.

"He is resting up now, but will be off the crutches in around two weeks' time, when we aim to have him up and walking."

Cooper also said that Scott Parker (knee ligament strain) and Freddie Ljungberg (thigh) are both close to returning.