Team news | Spurs vs West Ham | Son and Richarlison update
Thu 17 October 2024, 11:00|
Tottenham Hotspur
Ange Postecoglou is hoping to have both Heung-Min Son and Richarlison back available for the London derby against West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday lunchtime (12.30pm UK).
Sonny has been sidelined since he was forced off late on in our 3-0 win against Qarabag in the Europa League opener on 26 September. Our skipper - who has two goals and two assists in the league this term - stayed at Hotspur Way during the recent international break to get back to full fitness and is back in full training ahead of the Hammers clash.
In a boost to our attacking options, Richy has also progressed well with his recovery from a knee issue that has kept him out since our home win over his former side Everton on 24 August and our Head Coach is hopeful that he will have the duo back at his disposal.
Speaking on Thursday morning, Ange said: "Sonny and Richy have done some good work and trained with the group, which is a real positive for us. Sonny was always, hopefully, going to get through this international break really well and be ready, and Richy's done some good work, so hopefully both will be available for the weekend."
In terms of our internationals away representing their respective nations this month, Ange has said it's positive news on the whole with the majority coming through unscathed but Lucas Bergvall is the only to have reported back with a slight issue, although the hope is he'll be fine.
"The international guys, just about all of them got through okay," he added. "We're still waiting for a couple to come back into the building. Lucas was the only one who had a slight niggle but again we're hoping he'll be okay."
Wilson Odobert remains our only long-term absentee.
