Ange Postecoglou has provided a fitness update on James Maddison and Dominic Solanke after the pair were forced off in the second half of our 3-1 win against Bodo/Glimt in the first leg of our UEFA Europa League semi-final on Thursday night.
Both had made their mark on the night before being replaced, Madders doubling our lead with a sumptuous first touch and composed finish on 34 minutes and Dom showing coolness under pressure again to slot home from the penalty spot to extend our lead just past the hour mark.
However, it wasn’t long after the third goal that our number 10 was forced off looking in some discomfort with a knee issue in the 65th minute before our striker also departed 10 minutes later after feeling something in his quad.
Although the nature of both withdrawals were seen as precautionary on the night, our Head Coach has admitted some concern over Madders' injury but said Dom isn't 'too bad' yet is a doubt for Sunday's Premier League trip to West Ham United.
"Dom's not too bad," reported Ange, speaking in his pre-West Ham press conference on Friday afternoon. "He's still a bit sore from last night, but we don't think it's anything serious. He's obviously a doubt for the weekend, but, as I said, we're hoping it will settle down pretty quickly.
"Madders is a bit more of a concern, because it's a knee. We've sent him for a scan and just wait to hear the outcome."