West Ham have been dealt an injury blow with George Earthy picking up ankle ligament damage, its been reported by ExWHUEmployee.

In the midst of what feels like a hugely significant period for the club, with much work being undertaken to shape the squad to fit the vision of Graham Potter, it’s a blow that all connected with the club will be disappointed to find out.

Earthy, who had a successful spell in the Championship last season with Bristol City, is one of a few Academy players who see this summer as pivitol to stepping up to the 1st team plans under Potter in east London.

Potter is providing opportunity, with the likes of Earthy, Lewis Orford and Freddie Potts eager to impress during pre-season.

It’s now been reported by Ex on The West Ham Way Podcast that Earthy has a sustained the ankle injury, which poses a serious threat to his chances to take part in our pre-season tour of the USA.

“George Earthy sustained an ankle injury in training,” stated Ex on the Podcast. “He has injured his ankle ligaments so is out for 3 to 4 weeks.

“It also means ha faces a race against time to make the USA for our pre-season tour.”