Injured Carroll loses race to be fit for Hammers' season opener against Cardiff



Andy Carroll looks set to miss next Saturday's opener against Cardiff as he continues to receive treatment on the heel injury picked up last season.



West Ham fans had hoped their £15million frontman, who has missed the entire pre-season, was on course to make a recovery in time to face Cardiff.

Anguish: Andy Carroll is set to miss the start of the season

But first-team coach Ian Hendon said: 'We don't think he's going to make it. The original injury was eight to 12 weeks. He's chomping at the bit but we must do what's right.'



West Ham beat Portuguese side Pacos de Ferreira 2-1 on Saturday through goals from Ravel Morrison - after just 16 seconds - and Modibo Maiga.



