Virals: West Ham confirm ‘successful’ surgery for Vladimir Coufal

West Ham defender Vladimir Coufal has undergone successful surgery on a groin injury. 

The 29-year-old will now face a spell on the sidelines after the club confirmed the news late on Thursday evening (February 24). 

Coufal missed the recent 1-1 draw with Newcastle United having managed the issue for a prolonged period. 

We can confirm that Vladimir Coufal has had successful surgery on a groin injury.

Good luck with your recovery, @Coufi5! 👊https://t.co/r2qk575DN4

— West Ham United (@WestHam) February 24, 2022

The statement read:

West Ham United can confirm that Vladimir Coufal has had successful surgery on a groin injury. The 29-year-old defender has been troubled by an ongoing problem and, following specialist consultation, underwent an operation in London on Thursday morning.

Coufal has provided four assists in 26 appearances this season earning a 6.81 average Sofascore rating from 22 Premier League outings.

This comes as West Ham await their fate in the Europa League draw. Albeit, David Moyes will almost certainly be without the Czech Republic international for the next round. 

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Whilst the 26-cap ace’s form has certainly dipped this term, this news remains an untimely blow to Moyes’ plans. 

Ironically it comes in the same week fellow right-back Ben Johnson extended a stay at the London Stadium until 2024. 

Could the 22-year-old be the man to replace the £10.8million valued Coufal?