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As West Ham have now assured Premier League safety for another season by beating Spurs on Friday night, the planning for next season can begin in earnest.

With that in mind, reports suggest that Cheikhou Kouyate is going to miss the final two games of this campaign to undergo wrist surgery.

The Senegalese powerhouse has been seen for the majority of this season sporting a sports cast on his right wrist but he has been playing through the pain barrier to help ensure the Hammers top-flight spot

Kouyate has been key for the Hammers this season, having been deployed in three different positions - central midfield, centre back and an ill-fated three-game stint at right back. He got the season off to a flying start at the London Stadium by scoring the first two goals at the Hammers new home in the Europa League. He also netted the opener in the EFL Cup quarter final victory over Chelsea.

Kouyate is set to miss the home game with Liverpool next Sunday afternoon and the final day trip to Burnley the following Sunday.