Source: Telegraph
Carlton Cole out for six weeks for West Ham
The 25-year-old faces an anxious wait to see what part he will play in the club's push for European qualification this season.[LNB]The forward was carrying the problem before the international break but Hammers boss Gianfranco Zola, who refused to push for his withdrawal, then saw him aggravate the complaint during England's friendly win over Slovakia last weekend.[LNB] Related ArticlesPremier League team newsZola targeting FloccariUpson praises Italian styleZola hails West Ham spirit after dogged pointPremier League team news: Weekend squad, stats and betting tipsPremier League - Weekend PreviewThe schedule for Cole's return would see him play in the final three matches of the Barclays Premier League season, with the club in the hunt for a place in the Europa League, but the former Chelsea forward would be well short of match fitness.[LNB]"Fortunately he won't need an operation, it is a problem between the muscle and tendon in the groin," Zola said. "He should be available in six weeks."[LNB]Adding to Zola's problems ahead of this weekend's clash against Sunderland is Radoslav Kovac picking up a knock and Scott Parker playing recently despite a groin problem.[LNB]"It's frustrating because they are important players for us and it is a crucial point of the season for us. But these situation make me think more and other players get more responsibility," Zola said.[LNB]"It is a problem that will make everyone better if we treat it in the right way." [LNB]
