Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a considerable boost ahead of their Premier League showdown with West Ham United, with the Hammers set to be missing up to three key players. Antonio Conte’s men host their London rivals for what is a key game in the race for European football.
The two sides are only separated by goal difference, David Moyes’ men just holding a marginal advantage. A win for Tottenham would put them right back in the mix for a Champions League place come the end of the campaign, whilst defeat could potentially be terminal for their hopes of returning to Europe’s top table.
Heading into Sunday’s game though, Spurs have been handed a considerable boost with the likes of Jarrod Bowen, Vladimir Coufal and Angelo Ogbonna all set to be ruled out. Bowen has arguably been one of the Hammers’ star performers this season. He has netted 12 goals and provided 11 assists in all competitions this season.
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However, the 25-year-old appears set to be ruled out for the game having sustained a lower leg injury. David Moyes said: "Jarrod Bowen's not available. Jarrod probably won't be available until, at the earliest, after the international break."
Key defenders’ Coufal and Ogbonna are also set to be restricted to the sidelines. The Czech defender has been ruled out since late February having undergone surgery for a hernia. Whilst there has been no timeline set on any return, it does not appear likely that he will take to the pitch again before at least next month.
Ogbonna is also a long-term absentee having had knee surgery a few months ago. It remains to be seen whether he will be fit enough to play again at any point this season.
Whilst West Ham have a few injury concerns, Spurs themselves do not head into the game with a clean bill of health. Japhet Tanganga has been brutally struck with a long-term knee injury and won’t play again this season, whilst Ryan Sessegnon and Oliver Skipp face waits before they can return to the pitch.
