West Ham star Lucas Paqueta collapses to ground and forced off in Arsenal clash after limping out of warm up

LUCAS PAQUETA has been forced off injured against Arsenal after collapsing to the ground with a suspected hamstring injury.

The West Ham star limped off during the warm-up but was judged to be able to start the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium.

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With West Ham 1-0 up in the game thanks to Tomas Soucek’s opening goal Paqueta went down in the 32nd minute.

The Brazilian was attended to by medical staff but was unable to continue for the Hammers.

Algerian winger Said Benrahma was sent on by David Moyes in Paqueta’s place.

Paqueta limped off the pitch holding his left hamstring.

The Hammers will be concerned about the potential absence of Paqueta with AFCON around the corner.

Summer signing Mohammed Kudus is expected to be called up to the Ghanaian national team which will see him miss a host of games between January and February.

The former Ajax star has been just as key for the East London outfit as Paqueta this season.

Since his £34million arrival, Kudus has scored six goals in the Premier League, including one against Manchester United.

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