Spurs suffer new Archie Gray injury setback amid growing concerns
Injury crisis deepens at Tottenham
Tottenham’s season has taken another hit with confirmation that Archie Gray will miss several weeks through injury. The 19-year-old, one of the most promising young players in the squad, sustained a calf problem in training ahead of the Carabao Cup tie against Newcastle.
Gray had been expected to feature at St James’ Park, either in his natural midfield role or as defensive cover. His adaptability has been a key asset for Thomas Frank, especially with so many senior players sidelined.
Reports suggest that Gray could be ruled out for around a month, dealing Frank yet another setback in what is becoming a relentless injury list.
Ten first-team absences test squad depth
Tottenham are now without ten first-team players, a figure that highlights the strain on the squad. Defensive options are especially limited, with Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie both still working towards full fitness after returning to individual training.
Ben Davies, Radu Dragusin and Kota Takai remain unavailable, leaving Frank with few choices in rotation. In midfield, Yves Bissouma’s recovery from ankle surgery continues, while Dejan Kulusevski is not expected back until later this year following a knee issue.
The long-term absence of James Maddison due to an ACL injury and the uncertainty surrounding Dominic Solanke’s ankle surgery compound the challenge.
Lessons from last season’s struggles
Tottenham supporters will recall a similar scenario last campaign, when injuries accumulated at a crucial stage and derailed momentum. Frank will be determined to avoid a repeat, but his options are stretched with a demanding fixture list on the horizon.
Key fixtures ahead for Frank’s side
Spurs face an intense period with home games against Chelsea, Copenhagen and Manchester United before the next international break. Managing minutes and protecting key players has become an urgent task, especially with the squad’s physical limits being tested once more.
The latest setback to Gray, though disappointing, also underlines how reliant Tottenham have become on youthful depth to sustain their ambitions across multiple competitions.