Further to the news that broke yesterday that Pablo Felipe will miss Saturday’s FA Cup game against Burton Albion due to injury, it has since been confirmed by a number of sources that the striker is likely to miss the rest of the season.
Only on Thursday did head coach Nuno Espírito Santo reveal during his press conference that the player had suffered a significant setback.
“He’s going to be out for a while. We don’t know exactly how long. But his injury is a big blow to us. We have to assess it day by day,” he said.
The development is a major blow for both West Ham United and the player, leaving Nuno with just two senior strikers — Taty Castellanos and Callum Wilson — available for selection.
Jarrod Bowen can operate centrally if required, and Nuno may be forced to consider that option more seriously.
Nuno Left Short as Striker Crisis Deepens
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While Josh Landers and Daniel Cummings remain highly regarded prospects, neither is viewed as ready for Premier League action at this stage, despite Cummings finding the net in Wednesday’s 1–0 win over Anderlecht in the Premier League International Cup at the Chigwell Construction Stadium.
With the season entering a decisive phase, Pablo’s absence places even greater pressure on the squad’s attacking depth and Nuno’s tactical flexibility.
The coming weeks will test the resilience of the team and the adaptability of its forwards, as [West Ham](https://www.claretandhugh.info/west-ham-united-football-club-bio/) look to navigate a demanding run of fixtures without the former Gil Vicente FC striker.