West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is set to miss at least two months with a torn hip muscle, Omnisport understands.
The Poland international suffered the injury taking a goal-kick during the first half of his side's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday.
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Back-up keeper Roberto replaced Fabianski in the 34th minute and is set for a prolonged run in the starting XI.
The 33-year-old Spaniard had spells with Atletico Madrid, Benfica, Real Zaragoza and Olympiacos prior to joining West Ham on a free transfer in May.
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
Manuel Pellegrini's men have gone six games unbeaten in the Premier League since a 5-0 loss to Manchester City on the opening weekend.
They have six matches scheduled before December, including trips to Everton and Burnley.
