Tottenham and West Ham are both set to face off without their key strikers in the upcoming Premier League fixture on Saturday evening due to ongoing injury issues. This article provides an update on the fitness status of several Tottenham players, including Dominic Solanke, Xavi Simons, and Randal Kolo Muani.
Thomas Frank has provided crucial updates regarding the fitness levels of several Tottenham players ahead of their match against West Ham United. The Spurs have experienced a series of injury blows over the past month with James Maddison, Destiny Udogie, and Dominic Solanke all suffering from muscular issues. These injuries have added to an already growing list that includes Dejan Kulusevski and Radu Dragusin.
However, there is some good news as Dragusin has returned to team training in recent days. Despite his absence from action due to a knee injury, Kulusevski joined the Sweden national team for their World Cup qualifiers where he expressed hope for a return within a few months.
Impact on upcoming matches
Udogie was the only player among those mentioned who featured in Tottenham's defeat against Bournemouth before September's international break. It seems almost certain that this will be repeated for their trip to West Ham as Frank confirmed that Solanke will miss out due to his ankle problem.
Solanke has been grappling with this issue since pre-season but it was hoped he would be available after two more weeks of recovery time. The 27-year-old striker even posted an Instagram story showing himself working out at the gym using a squat rack which raised hopes among fans about his imminent return.
Tottenham manager, Thomas Frank manager, said:
"Everyone returned from international duties well. Dom will not be available still. Don't expect it to be long but he will not be ready for this game. I think right now we are doing everything we can – the medical team - to get on top of it and that’s what we’re focusing on. I get a feeling he is not too far away, but he’s just fallen short for this week."
Potential replacements
Despite these setbacks, there are two attackers who could potentially feature at London Stadium - Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani. Both players arrived late into the summer window from RB Leipzig and Paris Saint-Germain, respectively. Their inclusion could provide a much-needed boost to Tottenham's attacking line-up.
The upcoming Premier League clash between Tottenham and West Ham is set to be a challenging one due to the absence of key players on both sides. However, with potential replacements stepping up and injured players working hard towards recovery, fans can still expect an exciting match.
