Jean-Clair Todibo ready for West Ham return as new hint dropped ahead of Liverpool
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Credit: Imago Tue 24 February 2026 18:30, UK Nuno Espirito Santo could be ready to trust Jean-Clair Todibo again as West Ham prepare for a huge clash with Liverpool.West Ham have not beaten their upcoming opponents in the last 10 meetings, last claiming victory back in 2021, thanks to an Alisson own goal, plus efforts from Pablo Fornals and Kurt Zouma.In four games against the Reds, Todibo has always been on the losing side, and that is likely to continue after Arne Slot‘s side stretched their current winning streak to three matches against Nottingham Forest.Nuno’s side, on the other hand, have been playing some much better football. Yet, it has not always ended in positive results, drawing with both Man United and Bournemouth.Of course, Todibo missed those games through suspension after being sent off against Chelsea, only returning to the bench for the goalless draw against the Cherries at the London Stadium.Read more: West Ham have already made a transfer plan for Axel Disasi.Jean-Clair Todibo drops social media hint ahead of LiverpoolHis red card was a moment of madness at Stamford Bridge, but there are no doubts over his ability.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES If the Hammers are to pull off a surprise win at Anfield on Saturday, 28 February, he will be required to keep out the likes of Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz, even with Axel Disasi at the back.Despite being on the bench for the previous game, he didn’t publish a post on social media, but ahead of Liverpool, he may have just hinted at a return to the starting lineup.Simply just a few photos from West Ham training, captioned with frozen and hammer emojis, players are now ready for him to feature in defence, but that will mean a shift in formation or personnel.Read more: Jarrod Bowen has struggled for form in recent weeks, and this is why.Liverpool’s injury news ahead of Anfield clashLiverpool’s injury updates are unlikely to be music to Nuno’s ears.Despite coming off against Forest, Wirtz’s setback is not expected to be serious, and Jeremie Frimpong is nearing a return to the pitch, having been sidelined since the end of January.Of course, Wataru Endo, Giovanni Leoni and Alexander Isak are nowhere near recovery, but that is unlikely to have any impact on the upcoming fixture.If Bowen and Crysencio Summerville are at their very best, bouncing off Taty Castellanos or Callum Wilson, there could be a surprise result on the cards at Anfield.