Tottenham Hotspur faces mounting injury challenges after Destiny Udogie exited early in Saturday’s loss to Manchester United. The team secures just one win across its last nine Premier League outings, intensifying worries with another defender sidelined.
Udogie, back recently from a hamstring issue, managed 55 minutes at Old Trafford before treatment forced his withdrawal. Positive developments included starts for Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, alongside Dominic Solanke’s ongoing fitness. Romero now sits out four matches following a red card.
These setbacks complicate preparations for Tuesday’s home clash with Newcastle United and the north London derby against Arsenal.
Player-by-Player Updates
Destiny Udogie
Destiny Udogie builds momentum with three starts in four games from late January into early February after hamstring recovery, but a new issue sidelines him again. He departed less than an hour into the Manchester United match and headed straight to the tunnel.
Head coach Thomas Frank notes assessment this week. Post-match, Frank stated: “We will assess him tomorrow. So, of course, I will probably see you guys in, what, two days’ time or less, and then we’ll know more. We’ll assess him tomorrow.” An update precedes the Newcastle fixture.
Potential return: Unknown
Djed Spence
Djed Spence sits out the Manchester City game with a minor calf injury and misses Manchester United despite hopes. This full-back shortage follows Pedro Porro’s absence.
Frank comments last week: “Djed Spence is getting closer. [The United match] will be a little bit touch and go, but there is a good chance that he will be ready.” Post-match indications suggest no return for Newcastle, pointing toward the derby.
Potential return: February 10 vs Newcastle (H)
Pedro Porro
Pedro Porro sustains injury during January’s draw with Burnley, exiting after 45 minutes. Initial workload management gives way to hamstring confirmation, sidelining the Spaniard for weeks.
In late January, Frank reveals: “Pedro hasn’t travelled [to face Eintracht Frankfurt on January 28], unfortunately he’s picked up a hamstring injury, so he’ll be out for four weeks.” A derby return looms, or possibly Fulham afterward.
Potential return: February 22 vs Arsenal (H)
Kevin Danso
Kevin Danso incurs ligament damage from a hyperextended toe tackle in January’s Champions League win over Eintracht Frankfurt. Frank expresses optimism ahead of Manchester United: “Very unlucky. I think every single time he’s been called upon this season, he’s delivered for the team. It is fantastic to work with him in every aspect. We’ll probably know a little bit more this week in terms of how long. Hopefully, it will not be too long.”
Potential return: Unknown
Richarlison
Richarlison suffers hamstring strain exiting January’s FA Cup loss to Aston Villa, targeting early March recovery. Frank discloses last month: “Richy unfortunately got a hamstring injury that will keep him out for up to seven weeks.”
Potential return: March
Lucas Bergvall
Lucas Bergvall battles multiple setbacks this season, including a severe high ankle sprain from the Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund. Recovery spans up to three months, potentially 14 matches.
Potential return: April
Rodrigo Bentancur
Rodrigo Bentancur undergoes surgery for hamstring injury in January after Tottenham confirms success. Previously a regular, the Uruguayan eyes late-season return.
Potential return: April
Mohammed Kudus
Summer arrival Mohammed Kudus endures serious thigh tendon injury from January 4’s 1-1 Sunderland draw. Frank updates last month: “Mohammed, unfortunately, is a bigger one to the tendon in the quad. That is one where we expect him back after the March international break.” Timeline aligns with Sunderland return leg.
Potential return: April 11 vs Sunderland (A)
Ben Davies
Ben Davies breaks ankle 20 minutes into West Ham defeat, stretchered off and post-surgery. With four appearances this season, no firm timeline emerges; season return uncertain.
Potential return: Unknown
Dejan Kulusevski
Dejan Kulusevski progresses from complex knee surgery and patella issues post-last season, absent entirely this campaign. Frank describes: “If there is one person who can accelerate that [recovery], it is Dejan. The most important thing is to remove the pain in the knee. He had an injection to help that ten days ago. We will know in 3-4 weeks if that has settled. And when it has settled, hopefully, he will be on the grass and from there, we will see what is happening.” Champions League knockout squad omission signals delay.
Potential return: Unknown
James Maddison
James Maddison ruptures ACL in preseason friendly versus Newcastle, undergoes surgery. Full campaign absence likely extends into next season.
Potential return: Summer 2026
