Spurs latest injury update”- Heung-min Son, Lucas Bergvall and Richarlison latest news and return dates all revealed
Tottenham Hotspur will be eager to return to winning form when they face West Ham United in Saturday’s early Premier League fixture. The team’s recent disappointment against Brighton, where they squandered a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2, is still fresh in their minds. That collapse, in which they conceded three goals in just 18 minutes during the second half, marked their third defeat of the league campaign and brought an end to a five-match winning streak across all competitions. With their London rivals visiting, Spurs have an opportunity to quickly erase that painful memory.
However, one key element of Tottenham’s lineup remains uncertain—Lucas Bergvall’s availability is still up in the air. The Swedish midfielder’s fitness is in question after he withdrew from international duty, adding another layer of concern for Ange Postecoglou.
The timing of the international break has at least given Postecoglou some extra time to reflect on the Brighton defeat, though he hasn’t had the chance to work with many of his senior players, most of whom have been away representing their countries. Still, the break hasn’t exactly been peaceful for the Australian coach, as Bergvall was forced to pull out of Sweden’s Nations League clash with Estonia due to injury.
With crucial fixtures on the horizon, including games against West Ham, AZ Alkmaar, Crystal Palace, and a Carabao Cup fourth-round match against Manchester City, Tottenham are facing a challenging period. Here’s a detailed look at the latest injury updates and potential return dates for key Spurs players:
Lucas Bergvall
Bergvall’s injury setback came as a blow when Sweden’s national team confirmed that the midfielder would not be available for their match against Estonia. The Swedish Football Association issued a statement saying, “Lucas Bergvall has suffered a minor injury and will not be available for tonight’s game against Estonia in the Nations League. He has returned to his club to manage his rehabilitation.”
The young talent returned to London earlier than expected and is currently being assessed by Tottenham’s medical team ahead of the weekend’s clash against West Ham. As of now, it’s unclear when Bergvall will be back in action, with further evaluations required before any definitive timeline for his return can be provided.
Potential return date: Unknown, pending further assessment
Richarlison
The Brazilian forward has been sidelined since suffering a calf injury during a training session in the lead-up to Tottenham’s Premier League encounter with Newcastle last month. Richarlison’s recovery has been slow, and Postecoglou has expressed his frustration with the frequent inquiries about the player’s condition, previously stating that the striker was “a fair way off” from returning and had yet to rejoin full-team training.
However, there is some positive news as Richarlison has been seen training individually on the grass in recent days. While it’s unlikely that he will feature in this weekend’s London derby, there’s hope that he could be available in the coming weeks, providing a much-needed boost to Tottenham’s attacking options.
Potential return date: Unknown, likely within the next few weeks
Heung-min Son
Spurs’ captain has been sorely missed, having sat out the last three matches across all competitions due to a hamstring injury he picked up during the 3-0 Europa League victory over Qarabag. Son’s absence from South Korea’s World Cup qualification games against Jordan and Iraq was expected, as the club prioritized his recovery.
The additional rest over the international break could prove beneficial for the forward’s chances of being fit in time for Saturday’s match. Tottenham fans will be hoping their talisman can return and help guide the team through what is set to be a testing run of fixtures.
Potential return date: October 19, vs West Ham
Wilson Odobert
One of Tottenham’s summer acquisitions, Wilson Odobert, also finds himself on the injury list after suffering a hamstring problem during the Carabao Cup third-round victory over Coventry. The French winger was originally expected to be out until the end of October, but there are promising reports suggesting that he could return to training this week. If his recovery progresses well, Odobert might make an earlier-than-expected return to the matchday squad, which would provide a welcome boost to Postecoglou’s squad depth.
Potential return date: Possibly late October, but could be sooner depending on training progress
As Tottenham gear up for a challenging period of fixtures, the fitness of key players like Bergvall, Son, and Richarlison will be crucial to their chances of bouncing back from recent disappointments. With matches against formidable opposition looming, Spurs will need to be at their best to maintain their top-four push and compete on multiple fronts.