text: West Ham have been dealt a blow by the news that Diafra Sakho could be out for the rest of the season with a thigh injury. The 25-year-old striker came off after 58 minutes of Saturday's 1-1 draw at home to Stoke with a thigh strain. He was sent for scans on Monday amid fears he may have a minor tear and club physios are hopeful it is not as severe as first thought. Diafra Sakho limps off against Stoke after 58 minutes to be replaced by Carlton Cole . The West Ham striker has scored 12 goals this season, but could be out for the rest of the campaign . His absence will still come as a blow to West Ham's aspirations of finishing high up the table. The Senegal international has been a big success following his £3.5million summer move from Metz and has scored 12 goals this season. Enner Valencia is also doubtful to face Manchester City at the weekend after sustaining a foot injury when he was trodden on by a Stoke player on Saturday. West Ham are ninth in the Premier League with 43 points and look set for a mid-table finish. Sakho in action for West Ham during their 1-1 draw against Stoke in the Premier League on Saturday .
target: Diafra Sakho could miss the rest of the season due to injury .
  The West Ham striker picked up thigh strain in game against Stoke .
  The 25-year-old was taken off after 58 minutes and went for scans .