All the confirmed injury news surrounding Tottenham and Aston Villa as they prepare to face off at Villa Park.
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Tottenham are back in action on Friday night in what is their last game before Wednesday’s Europa League final with Manchester United. Spurs need to win both games to equal their record-low Premier League points tally, but the reality is that most fans will take close to any result in exchange for the whole squad getting through this game injury-free.
Ange Postecoglou is likely to rest some key players, especially having already lost a number of stars for the final, while Aston Villa will be going all-out for three points here. Unai Emery’s men are goal difference off the final Champions League spot, and they know they will likely need to win both of their remaining games to stand a chance of qualification. Here we round up the final injury news surrounding both teams.
Jacob Ramsey - Out (Suspended)
Ramsey was sent off with a second yellow card last time out and will be suspended for this one.
Marcus Rashford - Out
Rashford has been ruled out, with Emery confirming in his pre-match press conference: “Youri and Marcus tomorrow are not available. Ramsey is suspended. The other players are available." He added: “We have to do each step forward, testing and analysing how he is recovering. I don’t know if Tielemans will be available physically. They [Rashford and Tielemans] are working in the training facilities every day and feeling better.”
Youri Tielemans - Out
The above update also applies to Tielemans.
Dejan Kulusevski - Out
Kulusevski is out for the season after undergoing knee surgery. A statement confirmed: “We can confirm that Dejan Kulusevski suffered an injury to his right patella in our Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace last weekend. Following further specialist consultation, the midfielder has undergone surgery today (Wednesday) and will commence his rehabilitation with our medical staff immediately.” Postecoglou added on the injury blow: "It’s obviously disappointing news. Initially we thought it wasn’t too serious because obviously the medical team were worried about how the knee was structurally, but it seemed pretty good. But then it kind of blew up a day after and so we knew there was an issue there. He’s had surgery and it will put him out at least for a few months."
Lucas Bergvall - Out
Postecoglou has said when asked if Bergvall will be back before the Europa League final: “Yeah, that is unlikely. If we had another two weeks, potentially he could. I am sure he will be trying, I am sure Madders will be trying, mate, just to get the strip on. Unfortunate for both of those guys, but that has been our season. Nothing has run smoothly. I am sure there will be parts of themselves disappointed they are not part of this most important part, but they have been so integral to us getting here.”
Heung-min Son - Fit
Postecoglou has confirmed that Son will play in this one. He said in his pre-match press conference: "Sonny will definitely play tomorrow, whether or not we start with him, I'll have a look at, but he reacted well to playing the other day, no issues with his foot, he's trained well and it makes sense for him to get more match minutes. It could be as a starter, if not, he'll definitely play at least half the game."
James Maddison - Out
Maddison recently suffered a knee injury that will rule him out for the rest of the season. The Spurs boss said: “Madders from the first leg, so he's out. He'll miss the rest of this season and it’s disappointing for him. I'm disappointed for him because he's been a real catalyst for us. He'll miss out but that's been the story of our season.”
Radu Dragusin - Out
Dragusin is out for the rest of the season and likely a chunk of next term with an ACL injury. Postecoglou confirmed at the time: “Radu underwent surgery today following his ACL injury. That procedure has now been completed, and the centre-back will now commence with his recovery before beginning the rehab process.”
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