{"id":21163,"date":"2026-01-15T06:27:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T06:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/01\/15\/sudden-injury-might-keep-west-ham-united-star-out-of-the-tottenham-hotspur-game-big-setback-for-nuno\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T06:27:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T06:27:23","slug":"sudden-injury-might-keep-west-ham-united-star-out-of-the-tottenham-hotspur-game-big-setback-for-nuno","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/01\/15\/sudden-injury-might-keep-west-ham-united-star-out-of-the-tottenham-hotspur-game-big-setback-for-nuno\/","title":{"rendered":"Sudden Injury Might Keep West Ham United Star Out Of The Tottenham Hotspur Game: Big Setback For Nuno?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Brazilian journalist Raisa Simplicio<\/a> recently broke a big story about West Ham<\/a>\u2019s star playmaker, Lucas Paquet\u00e1, and his sudden absence. Simplicio says the midfielder is blaming a back injury for missing training. He is also pushing back hard against claims that he\u2019s just trying to force a move away.<\/p>\n

Lucas Paquet\u00e1\u2019s Absence for West Ham: Injury Woes or Transfer Tactics?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Still, the timing is suspicious. Rumours about his future are growing every day. The Brazilian says he\u2019s in too much pain to play right now, but this situation just happens to fit perfectly with his clear goal of leaving the London Stadium.<\/p>\n

On top of that, reports from Brazil<\/a> suggest Flamengo are getting ready to make an official bid. Chelsea<\/a> have also been quietly<\/a> watching him as a potential target. West Ham\u2019s bosses are open to selling him<\/a>, but they\u2019d much rather wait until the summer.<\/p>\n

That would give them enough time to find a proper replacement. Even so, Paquet\u00e1<\/a> seems to be the one driving for an exit right now, which is exactly what Flamengo want to hear. ESPN, as relayed by Sport Witness<\/a>, recently reported that club officials have scheduled a final meeting this week. They want to pin down his price tag and see if a January move is actually doable. This leave the Hammers in a tough spot as they get ready for a massive derby against Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> this Saturday.<\/p>\n

The Hammers Face a North London Headache<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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LONDON, ENGLAND \u2013 JANUARY 06: Lucas Paqueta of West Ham United celebrates his team\u2019s first goal, an own goal scored by Murillo of Nottingham Forest (Not Pictured) during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Nottingham Forest at London Stadium on January 06, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This injury couldn\u2019t have come at a worse time for West Ham manager Nuno. He is trying to get his team ready for the Spurs game, but if Paquet\u00e1 sits this one out, the Hammers lose their best creative spark. That\u2019s a huge problem against a Tottenham team that usually hog the ball.<\/p>\n

In the football world, a back injury is often a polite way to handle things during a transfer window. It keeps the player safe while the clubs work out a deal behind the scenes. With all the noise and the talks over his value, it\u2019s hard to imagine him playing on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Plus, this whole drama is a huge distraction for the rest of the team. While West Ham deal with the fallout, Tottenham seem to have moved on. Spurs have reportedly turned their focus elsewhere. It looks like Atletico Madrid\u2019s Conor Gallagher<\/a> is close to returning to London to join them instead.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s one less door open for Paquet\u00e1, but West Ham are still stuck with a frustrated star and a hole in their midfield. If he leaves now, the Hammers will spend the rest of the season without their most inventive player, which could totally wreck their campaign.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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