The news of Manuel Lanzini’s long-term injury has rocked West Ham in the past week, with the midfielder set to miss Argentina’s World Cup campaign.
Lanzini worked hard to force his way into Jorge Sampaoli’s plans for the South American giants and now faces a spell on the sidelines for at least the first few months of Manuel Pellegrini’s tenure at the London Stadium.
Some speculation has suggested that Lanzini could be forced to miss the entirety of the 2018/19 Premier League season, which would be a huge blow to the Hammers, and the player himself is focusing on a full recovery rather than a swift return.
Naturally, West Ham fans are full of support for the 25-year-old who has become a fan favourite in recent campaigns and they flooded to social media to send messages to the Argentina ace.
Some even called for the Hammers to show support for Lanzini by offering a new contract.
https://twitter.com/Sullivan_Mish/status/1006456314564837376
Good luck in your recovery little jewel โ
— Marcus Rowswellโ (@MarcusRowswell) June 12, 2018
Give the man a new contract, heโll return the favor on the pitch… โ๐ป
— Ernst Mosh ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ (@sounds2move) June 12, 2018
Focus on your recovery your WHU family is behind you all he way COYI
— Mary (@ZaynafamilyMary) June 12, 2018
Best wishes Manu, put yourself first then return stronger than ever. COYI family
— Wick Wick โโ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ (@DarrenWickert) June 12, 2018
Good luck, we need you!
— Bad Apple – Ramalina.bsky.social๐ฆค๐ช๐บ๐บ๐ฆ (@ramalina) June 12, 2018
Love you manu! Chin up big man come back stronger! Every West Ham fan will be pulling you through!! โค
— Stewarty โ๏ธ (@stewarty1992) June 12, 2018
Good luck with the recovery, come back stronger ๐ค๐โ
— Kevin (@Kevin10whu) June 12, 2018