Collison Out for Six Weeks

The West Ham official website has revealed that Jack Collison will be out for six to seven weeks with a dislocated kneecap.

With Valon Behrami also having been recently ruled out for six months Zola has been dealt quite a blow to his ambitions of achieving a UEFA qualifying spot this year.

West Ham have almost jumped back to the top of the PhysioRoom table of injuries. Newcastle are currently top but with Owen rumoured to be fit again West Ham should be joint leaders.

Here is PhysioRoom's assessment of the current injuries at West Ham:

D Tristan, Groin Strain, 21st Mar 09
J Collison, Knee Injury, no return date
V Behrami, ACL Knee Injury, Sep 09
J Collins, Calf Muscle Strain, 21st Mar 09
L Boa Morte, Groin Strain, 16th Mar 09
K Dyer, Calf Muscle Strain, 21st Mar 09
D Ashton, Os Trigonum Syndrome, Jun 09
D Gabbidon, Groin/Pelvis Injury, Jun 09