Tottenham and West Ham are back in action next Saturday when they face off in the Premier League. Spurs head into this one having suffered a defeat last time out despite getting off to a good start to the season.
In contrast, West Ham had a very sluggish start then picked up a big away win over Nottingham Forest last time out.
Graham Potter will be hoping that win kickstarts his men after a sluggish start, and some late summer transfer business may also help.
The Iron brought in Igor Julio from Brighton to add depth to their back-line.Spurs also did some business, snapping up Ranal Kolo Muani on a season-long loan deal from PSG, and he will be available to play here.
Below we round up the early injury news surrounding both sides as the fixture comes into view.
George Earthy – Fit
Earthy is expected to be fit after returning to training before the international break. Potter said: “George trained with the group today, so he was the only one.”
Luis Guilherme – Out
Guilherme is currently out with a clavicle fracture and it’s unclear when he is going to return at this stage.
Dominic Solanke – Doubt
Solanke picked up an ankle injury before the break, with Frank saying: “He’s got a minor issue with his ankle, which has been grumbling a bit, also in pre-season. It is just too much for this game. Now we have the international break, so hopefully he can be back after that.”
Dejan Kulusevski – Out
Kulusevski is going to remain out for at least a few weeks yet, expected to return some time in the autumn. Frank said when last asked: “I don’t like to put a timeline on it.” He has described it as “a longer one.”
Yves Bissouma – Doubt
Frank said before the Bournemouth game: “He’s out for the next game. I don’t have a specific timeline for him, but I don’t think it will be that long” The Midfielder could be back in contention here.
Kota Takai – Out
Takai has been struggling with a foot injury. Frank said in late July: “Kota got a plantar fascia injury, unfortunately, we don’t know the scale of it – weeks!” Takai is expected to remain out.
Radu Dragusin – Out
Frank provided a fresh update on Dragusin last week, with the defender expected back in October.
He said: “Dragusin is on the way back, and he’s been running for a while. I think he should join the team in a week’s time, 10 days’ time. But of course, it is an ACL. I’m always a little bit more, not worried, but just aware that it takes time. It’s not enough to have a six-week pre-season. You need to take a little bit more time, but it’s positive and some surprise and come back quicker.”
Maddison ruptured his ACL during a pre-season clash with Newcastle United and will much of the season.
