Richarlison is sidelined for up to seven weeks with a hamstring injury.
Richarlison has been a key player this season, leading Spurs’ scoring charts in the Premier League with 7 goals (plus 3 assists) in 21 games, and he’s been far more reliable fitness-wise under Frank compared to previous injury-plagued years.
This comes at a tough time for Spurs, who are already dealing with a mounting injury list (including long-term issues for players like Mohamed Kudus, Rodrigo Bentancur, Dejan Kulusevski, and James Maddison) and a poor run of form (just one win in their last seven across all competitions).
On the brighter side, Frank noted some positives in his press conference: Cristian Romero returns from suspension, Lucas Bergvall is hopefully available, and Dominic Solanke and Destiny Udogie are building up minutes after their own absences. New signing Conor Gallagher could also help in midfield.
Lucas Bergvall could be available for the game.
Bergvall has been a regular in the squad this season, often featuring in midfield, and his potential return would provide valuable depth in what has been a challenging period for the team. This London derby will be crucial for both sides—Spurs are looking to end a winless start to 2026, while West Ham are struggling near the bottom.
Yves Bissouma is back in contention.
Thomas Frank confirmed this in his pre-match press conference on January 15, 2026. Bissouma has returned to the club after Mali’s elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations, where he unfortunately picked up a red card in one of their matches. Despite not featuring in any competitive minutes for Spurs this season under Frank (due to prior injuries and other issues), he’s now fit and part of the squad options.
Destiny Udogie and Dominic Solanke are getting closer to returning
Udogie picked up a hamstring issue during the closing stages of the match against Newcastle in early December 2025, which initially ruled him out until January. He missed the rest of the festive period but has been building back strongly.
Solanke has been out since late August 2025 with a recurring ankle problem that required minor surgery in October, making his absence one of the longest for Spurs this season.