West Ham manager Slaven Bilic says that he will talk with his striker Andy Carroll about his injury problems after the season.

Carroll joined the Hammers in a big-money move from Liverpool in 2012, and he has struggled with injuries throughout his time in East London.

This season, he has managed only 15 league appearances and has missed the last two fixtures with a groin complaint.

However, Bilic expects to have him back for the London derby against Tottenham on Friday.

"I don't like to moan but I would be very disappointed if he is not involved in our next game," the Croatian said following Saturday's 0-0 draw at Stoke.

"You don't have to play 90 minutes but if he is on the bench it gives you a lift because we are lacking that power at the moment. We will talk about (his injuries) after the season."

"It is not his way of life or that he is not professional. As far as I know he is very settled, he is very up for training."

"It looked at one stage of the season that he was okay. It was no coincidence that in that period we won six of nine. And then suddenly you are without him..."