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London's West Ham defender Thomas Hitzlsperger, who suffered a thigh injury, will not be able to play for four months.
The 28-year-old footballer joined the English team this summer, but did not have time to make his debut in an official match due to an injury suffered just a few days before the start of the season.
Last season, Hitzlsperger played for Rome's Lazio.