West Ham United right-back Ryan Fredericks is set to miss six weeks of action after undergoing surgery due to a shoulder injury he sustained during last week’s Premier League clash against Manchester City.

The 27-year-old damaged ligaments in his right shoulder and has gone under the knife yesterday. Fredericks has played 20 league games this term, but will now miss crucial games for a West Ham side looking to win their battle against relegation.

While it’s a big blow for boss David Moyes, the Hammers have two backup options in Jeremy Ngakia and Pablo Zabaleta, and they should have no problem filling in for the Englishman.

West Ham fans aren’t happy with the news, though, and here is how some of them have reacted to Fredericks’ injury update on Twitter:

Hope recovery goes well Ryan

— Steve (@49whufc_smh) February 26, 2020

Get him into sports phycologists as well, so nervous and shakey on the ball. Devoid of belief and confidence and a liability going forward.

— Merchant of Vintage (@merchofvintage) February 27, 2020

Ngakia for six weeks