Hughes is hoping for Zamora's return after five months © EuroFootball.com

London coach Mark Hughes insists that striker Bobby Zamora is expected to return to the lineup in about five months.

The 29-year-old footballer broke his leg in a Premier League match against Wolverhampton when he collided with Karl Henry.

"He has already had surgery," said the coach. "We hope that Bobby will return to the lineup after five months. Of course, we would like everything to happen much faster, but he has suffered a really serious injury."