West Ham's Keiber Lamadrid out for weeks due to knee injury

West Ham United's Keiber Lamadrid will be sidelined for two to three weeks following a knee injury sustained during a pre-season draw against 1. FC Magdeburg. Initial fears about the injury’s severity have been alleviated, as medical examinations revealed no major structural damage. Lamadrid, who recently completed a £1 million transfer from Deportivo La Guaira, was expected to play a key role following departures in the squad. His absence will affect the team’s attacking options in upcoming fixtures against Portsmouth, Charlton Athletic, and Watford. West Ham is likely to seek additional attacking signings to provide depth as Lamadrid recovers.

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