West Ham United have suffered a significant blow with the news that goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski will be out for the rest of the year.

The number one shot stopper at the club suffered a hip problem during a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at the weekend.

Scans show that he tore a muscle in his hip, which means that he will be out for at least the rest of the year.

The 34-year-old has been in great form, managing four clean sheets in the league in seven games this term.

The Evening Standardsays backup keeper Roberto will be the man called on to take Fabianski's place.

The 33-year-old arrived on a free transfer from Espanyol this summer to serve as the club's no.2 keeper.