West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski was taken off the field on a stretcher after sustaining an injury in the Premier League game against 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 left the field on a stretcher in the 36th minute after he was caught late by Saints defender Nathan Wood.

Lukasz Fabianski initially looked in a bad way after a challenge by Mark Wood as he was given oxygen before being stretchered off - and fellow keeper Aaron Ramsdale was given plaudits for rushing over

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West Ham United goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is in good condition after an injury on Boxing Day. Fabianski had a nasty collision against the post that caused him to go off against Southampton. The Hammers won the game 1-0, with Alphonse Areola coming on in the 36th minute. Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui said: “We were very worried about him.

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.

Age can no longer be cited as a reason not to extend Fabianski’s six-year spell. He turns 40 in April and has now racked up 209 appearances for West Ham since arriving from Swansea in 2018, yet he continues to improve, a calming presence for the back four and not prone to any major blunders, or corner‑flapping howlers.