BILIC FACES NEW CRISIS

SLAVEN BILIC, still on thin ice as West Ham boss, faces a defensive crisis ahead of a home clash with Liverpool.

Pablo Zabaleta is suspended, James Collins has an ankle injury, Winston Reid missed Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Palace because of a calf strain and Jose Fonte picked up a foot injury.

West Ham bought Bilic time with the League Cup comeback win at Spurs but patience in him may run out if Hammers, a point above the relegation zone, don’t climb the table soon.