Bilic dismisses hip fears

SLAVEN BILIC could need up to six weeks to recover from his hip operation in the summer but West Ham’s manager has promised he will continue to conduct business ahead of next season. The 48-year-old was spotted hobbling on the touchline on Saturday as the Hammers put a dent in Everton’s push for European qualification. But the Croatian is confident he will still be able to work. ‘You are often away for at least six weeks. The doctors told me four or five weeks to come back on the pitch.’ Asked if he will still be able to go about West Ham’s

business Bilic said: ‘Yes, yes, yes.’ Everton’s manager Ronald Koeman was visibly annoyed after the game, and the Dutchman knows he has to strengthen his side in the summer. ‘With the young players, it’s difficult to perform in the Premier League. We will make decisions at the end of the season,’ Koeman said. West Ham successfully kept Everton’s top scorer

Romelu Lukaku quiet all afternoon. ‘We just had to keep tight to him,’ West Ham defender Winston Reid said. ‘I know it’s boring but it’s simple.’