West Ham confirms Wilshere ankle surgery
Jack Wilshere has undergone surgery on an ankle injury, West Ham has confirmed.
The midfielder missed West Ham's 3-1 win at Everton on Monday (AEST) as Manuel Pellegrini's side ended a run of four straight losses in the Premier League.
West Ham announced on Monday the England international has had an operation, but the club's head of medical Richard Collinge indicated Wilshere is not expected to be out for too long.
"Jack underwent successful surgery in London on Monday morning for a minor ongoing ankle issue," Collinge told West Ham's website.
"The surgeon was happy with the procedure and all went as planned.
"We envisage he will only need a relatively short period of rest and will then start his rehabilitation.
"Jack is focused and determined to get back training and playing as soon as possible."
Wilshere has started four Premier League games since signing a three-year deal after his departure from Arsenal.
West Ham host Chelsea in a London derby on Monday with a home game against Manchester United also on its schedule before the end of September.