West Ham issue Lukasz Fabianski update after Southampton win

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West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui has revealed that Lukasz Fabianski was conscious and talking after being forced off against Southampton due to a nasty collision.

Fabianski collided with Southampton defender Nathan Wood after he punched away a corner in the first half at St Mary’s.

West Ham’s goalkeeper required extensive medical attention before he was placed on oxygen and taken off the pitch on a stretcher.

Lopetegui confirmed after the game that Fabianski did not go hospital was still at the stadium as Jarrod Bowen sealed West Ham’s 1-0 win with his goal in the 59th minute.

‘He had one big knock around the head, around the neck and he was not very sure about his actions,’ Lopetegui said of Fabianski.

‘Fortunately the news is he is talking, he is alert, he is conscious.

‘I spoke with him, the doctors say that he feels better and well. I am positive with him.

‘He showed he more or less recovered his sense. I am not afraid. We feared but now he is better and it is a positive feeling because we were very worried.’

Bowen said after the game: ‘It was tough [with Fabianski] but in those sorts of situations you have to leave it to the medical staff.

‘Of course we were all worried, but he's been in the changing room and he's in really good spirits, which is great.

‘We lost Max and Carlos as well, so it's full credit to everyone. The players on the bench are always ready, and they showed that today. All the players are giving the manager big headaches, which is what you want.

‘I think we're in a good place right now, and we're pleased our fans are going home happy. We go into two difficult games, but we're full confidence and we're looking to keep building.’

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