New Jack Wilshere injury fears after no-show for West Ham in crunch Under 23 match

West Ham United fans fear Jack Wilshere has suffered another setback in his return from injury.

Wilshere was expected to return to full-time training with West Ham’s senior squad this week according to manager Manuel Pellegrini.

The 27-year-old has only played just five minutes for the Hammers since September 1 due to injury problems with both ankles this season.

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The game Pellegrini was referring to was West Ham Under 23s’ crunch match against Derby County in Premier League 2.

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West Ham needed a win to boost their hopes of survival in the top division but ended up drawing 2-2.

The big talking point from the game, though, was the unexplained absence of Wilshere.

The former Arsenal man was nowhere to be seen and no reasons were given by the club.

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That gave rise to concerns from supporters that he has suffered yet another setback.

Many questioned West Ham’s decision to sign the injury prone but talented star given the club’s dismal record with injuries over the years.

Wilshere is on £100,000 per week at West Ham (Spotrac), meaning he has picked up over £5million in wages so far.

That works out to over £1million per game.