“Felipe’s got a problem with his back, which looks like it’s going to keep him out for about four weeks,” Moyes said.

Ukraine winger Andriy Yarmolenko has also been ruled out until February but the Hammers could be boosted by the return of forward Michail Antonio, who has been missing since December with a hamstring issue.

“Michail Antonio is getting closer to fitness but Yarmolenko is the best part of three weeks away. We could do with getting them back,” Moyes said.