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Tottenham Face West Ham Test Amid Injury Headaches and European Distractions

As the Premier League winds towards its conclusion, Tottenham travel to the London Stadium with a squad patched together by necessity as much as design. Their Sunday meeting with West Ham is as much a test of depth as it is of momentum, coming on the heels of a physically draining European night.

Injuries and Priorities Shape Spurs’ Plans

Tottenham’s 3-1 win over Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League semi-final first leg was hard-fought and productive—but costly. Both James Maddison and Dominic Solanke, who found the net before their respective withdrawals, have joined the lengthening list of concerns.

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“Dom is not too bad,” said Ange Postecoglou, trying to strike a balance between caution and confidence. “Still a bit sore from last night but we don’t think it’s anything serious. Obviously a doubt for the weekend.”

Solanke’s absence would be felt, particularly as Postecoglou has made it clear that rotation is essential with the second leg looming. Maddison, meanwhile, has already been ruled out after a knee injury forced him off. Postecoglou described it as “a concern”, though a full diagnosis is still awaited.

This pattern is becoming familiar for Spurs. Lucas Bergvall’s season has ended after sustaining an ankle injury in training—spotted afterwards in a foot brace and on crutches—while Radu Dragusin has undergone ACL surgery, ruling him out for the campaign.

Captain Heung-min Son continues his recovery from an ankle injury. The forward has returned to light training on the grass but will miss out against West Ham, with an eye on Thursday’s European clash instead.

Fixture Timing Fuels Rotation Strategy

Postecoglou’s approach appears guided by pragmatism as much as necessity. With his squad stretched, he’s unlikely to risk key players against West Ham—particularly with a Europa League final in sight.

Potential for Fringe Players to Stake a Claim

With key names sidelined, Sunday’s match could provide an opportunity for the supporting cast to step forward. Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison are likely to feature in more advanced roles, while young talents like Odobert and Gray could be trusted with starts.

Tottenham’s predicted XI in the familiar 4-2-3-1 shape reflects this enforced transition:Vicario; Gray, Danso, Davies, Spence; Sarr, Bissouma; Odobert, Kulusevski, Tel; Richarlison.