West Ham boss Zola: Injury wrecked Jimenez chance

West Ham United boss Gianfranco Zola says injury thwarted Luis Jimenez's chances at Upton Park.

The on-loan Inter Milan attacker has left the Hammers to sign with Parma.

Zola told whufc.com: "We wish Luis Jimenez all the success. It is very unfortunate that he didn't have the satisfaction here with us that we were expecting. Jimmy is a good player and he was unlucky that when his form was picking up, he got injured.

"That didn't allow him to get the rhythm of the English game and accustomed to this championship. He is a wonderful boy and it was a pleasure to have him. We all wish him well for the future."