The pressure is ON! Tottenham's coach, Thomas Frank, is facing the heat, and the upcoming match against West Ham, who are battling relegation, is a crucial opportunity for a victory. After only winning two of their last 12 Premier League games, Spurs are eager to turn things around.
Spurs acted fast to sign Gallagher, a move that was prompted by a growing list of injuries.
Gallagher could potentially step in to replace Bentancur in the midfield. Adding to the good news, Dominic Solanke and Destiny Udogie are back in the mix.
Solanke, who's been sidelined since August due to a recurring ankle injury, made a comeback from the bench in the FA Cup.
Udogie, recovering from a hamstring injury sustained in early December, was also named on the bench. The Italian player will likely compete with 19-year-old Brazilian left-back Souza for playing time, especially with Spurs close to finalizing a £13 million deal for the Santos defender. Cristian Romero is also back after serving a suspension.
Yves Bissouma has returned to the club and is available for selection after Mali's exit from the Africa Cup of Nations. However, he hasn't played a competitive game under Frank yet due to injury and disciplinary issues. Pape Matar Sarr is still away at the AFCON with Senegal.
Here's a look at the predicted Tottenham XI (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Gallagher; Odobert, Simons, Tel; Kolo Muani
Injured: Maddison, Kulusevski, Bentancur, Kudus, Richarlison
Doubtful: Bergvall
Unavailable: Sarr (AFCON)
Match Details: The match is scheduled for 3 pm GMT on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
But here's where it gets controversial... With key players out due to injury, how will Frank manage to maintain a strong lineup? And this is the part most people miss... The return of key players is a boost, but will it be enough to secure a win against a team fighting to stay in the Premier League?
What do you think? Will Spurs rise to the occasion, or will West Ham capitalize on the pressure? Share your predictions in the comments below!
