West Ham United have been dealt a defensive blow ahead of their Premier League clash with Bournemouth, with right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka ruled out of the game due to a sudden fever.
The club confirmed the news just hours before kick-off, stating the defender was feeling unwell overnight and will not be available for selection. Wan-Bissaka, renowned for his exceptional one-on-one defensive ability, has been a key part of West Ham’s backline this season.
TEAM NEWS UPDAT
– Confirmed Absentees: Aaron Wan-Bissaka (sudden fever), Pablo Felipe (calf), Lukasz Fabianski (back), Freddie Potts (suspension)
– Good News: Jean-Clair Todibo returns after serving a ban
– Possible Replacement: Young defender Harrison Ashby or versatile full-back Emerson Palmieri are tipped to fill in at right-back
MATCH DETAILS
– Date & Time: Saturday, 21st February 2026 | Kick-off at 3:00 PM GMT
– Venue: London Stadium
– Opponent Lowdown: Bournemouth will be without Justin Kluivert (knee), Ben Gannon-Doak (hamstring) and Julio Soler (hamstring), with Marcus Tavernier a late doubt
West Ham will be relying on their remaining defensive options to keep Bournemouth at bay as they look to climb up the Premier League table. Max Kilman and Konstantinos Mavropanos are expected to lead the centre-back pairing, with Todibo adding strength to the backline.
The club has said they are monitoring Wan-Bissaka’s condition closely and hope he will be fit
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