West Ham United have just learned the full extent of Niclas Fullkrug’s hamstring injury and have put plans in place to combat the loss. Fullkrug went off injured against Aston Villa in the FA Cup after pulling up in a lot of pain and clutching his hamstring in the first half.

West Ham are ready to bring in a new forward after learning the full extent of 31-year-old German striker Niclas Fullkrug's hamstring injury, sustained in Friday's FA Cup defeat at Aston Villa. (Fabrizio Romano) Fullkrug is set to be sidelined for up to three months for West Ham.

Niclas Fullkrug Injury Adds to West Ham’s Troubles Under Graham PotterWest Ham United are reeling from the news that Niclas Fullkrug will be sidelined for several weeks after suffering a hamstring

Germany and West Ham United striker Niclas Füllkrug has suffered another injury setback. He sustained a hamstring problem in the 2-1 defeat in the FA Cup at Aston Villa on Friday and will be out for a "number of weeks,