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Stomach bug sees Andy Carroll lose half-a-stone in weight
ANDY CARROLL has been so affected by the chronic stomach bug which has delayed his West Ham comeback that he has lost half a stone in weight.
The injured striker was laid low by the infection two weeks ago, which delayed his proposed return after more than five months out with two separate heel problems.
Carroll has flown to Holland to see specialist Niek van Dijk to assess his progress. He is not due to return for another fortnight.
Winston Reid will also miss the next two and a half months after tearing ankle ligaments in training.