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West Ham have been rocked by the news that striker Diafra Sakho is out for the rest of the season.

The 25-year-old marksman, who has scored 12 goals this season, is understood to have torn a muscle in his thigh.

The injury is understood to have occurred in Saturday's 1-1 draw at home to Stoke.

It is a huge blow to the club's ambitions of finishing in the top half.

Also to boss Sam Allardyce's hopes of renewing his contract when his current deal expires at the end of the season.

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Gallery: Hammers hold Stoke