West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski was taken off the field on a stretcher after sustaining an injury in the Premier League game against Southampton.

Fabianski left the field on a stretcher in the 36th minute after he was caught late by Saints defender Nathan Wood.

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West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui said goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is "alert" and conscious after being stretchered off during their win at Southampton.

JULEN LOPETEGUI REVEALED West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski was conscious and talking after being forced off in the first half of a 1-0 win at Southampton following a nasty collision. Fabianski was caught late by Saints defender Nathan Wood after he punched away a corner in the 29th minute and required seven minutes of medical attention before he was taken off on a stretcher.

West Ham have had to manage without summer signing Niclas Fullkrug for most of the season, while Michail Antonio's involvement in a car accident means he will be out for a long spell. The Hammers then lost defender Max Kilman and goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski to injury in the first half, and also had to replace Carlos Soler at the interval.

West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui has revealed that Lukasz Fabianski was conscious and talking after being forced off against Southampton due to a nasty collision. Fabianski collided with Southampton defender Nathan Wood after he punched away a corner in the first half at St Mary’s.