West Ham forward Valencia sustains 'significant' injury

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London - West Ham United's Ecuador forward Enner Valencia suffered a "significant injury" in Thursday's 2-2 draw with Astra Giurgiu in a Europa League third qualifying round first-leg tie, the club said in a statement. "Enner Valencia sustained what initially appears to be a significant injury to his right knee and right ankle..." the Premier league club said on their website ( www.whufc.com).

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