West Ham will make a late decision on Andy Carroll before Friday’s derby at home to Tottenham.
The striker, whose career has been plagued by injury, has missed the past three matches with a groin problem.
Slaven Bilic said on Friday: “Andy has been training for a couple of days. I don’t know if he will be ready but we will see how he is in training.”
Left-back Arthur Masuaku is also doubtful and, like Carroll, faces a late decision. “Masuaku has a knock on his foot,” said Bilic. “There’s nothing broken but it’s sore. We will try him and see.”
Both teams need points for contrasting reasons, with Spurs going for the title and the Hammers looking to guarantee their top-flight status.
Bilic said: “This is a big match anyway but we need points and they need them, too, so it is a massive game for both of us.
“If we remember the game last season when we beat them 1-0, it was one of the most electric atmospheres. Also this season we were leading at White Hart Lane with a couple of minutes to go but conceded two goals.”
Bilic was again asked about his future, following several reports this week that it is dependent on his team’s performances in the next two games, which also includes Liverpool at home.
“I am very calm,” said the West Ham boss. “I have been asked those kind of questions more than a few times this season and I have answered them in the same way.”
Bilic also confirmed that he is an admirer of Spurs this season.
He added: “Chelsea deserve to be on top but Spurs are maybe playing the best football throughout the whole season.
“When you play against those kind of teams you have to stay focused and be compact. I have nothing but praise for Spurs and have enjoyed watching them.”
