Key Takeaways:
- Niklas Füllkrug is questionable for West Ham’s Premier League fixture against Tottenham this Saturday due to a muscle concern
- Callum Wilson, who scored after coming off the bench in the 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest nearly two weeks ago, may deputise up front
- West Ham have accumulated 3 points from their opening 3 matches of the season
Team News: Füllkrug’s Fitness Concerns
West Ham United may be forced to make changes to their attacking line-up for Saturday’s Premier League meeting with Tottenham Hotspur, as Niklas Füllkrug faces a race to recover from a muscle problem. The 32-year-old striker has been nursing a calf issue following his recent spell with the German national team in September, which raises fresh doubts over his involvement at the weekend.
Manager Graham Potter provided an update on Füllkrug’s condition during his Thursday press conference, stating: “Niklas had a slight problem with his calf and returned earlier. Today he trained lightly, but we’ll see what happens.”
West Ham are expected to be without Niclas Fullkrug this weekend.
He is understood to have a calf strain, however, no official diagnosis has been released.
It’s very West Ham, with the club opting not to bring in a younger and non-injury prone striker.@ExWHUEmployee pic.twitter.com/l8LghYKwNj
— Central (@WestHam_Central) September 11, 2025
Potential Replacements and Recent Performances
Should Füllkrug be unavailable, Graham Potter is likely to turn to Callum Wilson to lead the line. Wilson impressed by coming off the bench and netting a goal in West Ham’s 3-0 success against Nottingham Forest nearly two weeks ago. Potter praised the forward’s professionalism and impact, noting, “He did great, as we expected. He is a fantastic professional. We are still preparing him because he arrived late, but he was excellent against Nottingham Forest and will continue to contribute to the team.”
The London club currently sit on 3 points after the opening 3 matches in the Premier League campaign.
