Igor Tudor is missing multiple first-team players for his first game as Tottenham boss against Arsenal, but is set to welcome two back on Sunday afternoon
Tottenham interim head coach Igor Tudor will begin his reign in England with a mouth-watering North London Derby against Arsenal. Spurs welcome Mikel Arteta to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, looking to deal a blow in their arch rivals' title hopes.
The Gunners have slipped up in their previous two games against Brentford and Wolves. Manchester City's 2-1 win over Newcastle United on Saturday means the gap at the top of the table is now just two points.
Like Thomas Frank, Tudor will be forced to work with a limited squad due to injuries to a number of players. Just 13 fit senior players are available, with the hope that Dominic Solanke can make that 14.
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Dominic Solanke
Solanke has played just 11 games for Tottenham this season after an ankle injury kept him out for several months. He returned to action last month, but has suffered from a throat problem this week.
The issue has required antibiotics and Tudor confirmed he will have to decide if the striker is well enough to feature.
What Tudor said: "Solanke, Dominic, had some problems with his throat, but he made today some training. So, all others, probably someone next week."
Possible return date: Arsenal (H) - Sunday February 22
Pedro Porro
There had been hope that Porro would push for a return this week after suffering with a hamstring injury in the 2-2 draw against Burnley last month. However, the defender is still out.
What Tudor said: "[Porro] no."
Possible return date: Fulham (A) - Sunday March 1
Richarlison
The Brazilian picked up a hamstring injury in the FA Cup defeat to Aston Villa on January 10 and was initially ruled out for up to seven weeks. Frank had previously suggested that he could return in time for today's north London derby and Tudor confirmed in his pre-match press conference that he will be available.
What Tudor said: "Richy is back."
Possible return date: Arsenal (H) - Sunday February 22
Lucas Bergvall
After being a key part of the Spurs team, Bergvall has been out with an ankle injury since the 2-0 Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund over a month ago.
He has undergone surgery and no timescale has been put on his recovery. However, reports in Sweden have suggested he is no longer wearing a protective boot and his rehabilitation is "going in the right direction."
Possible return date: Late March/early April
Kevin Danso
Danso has missed the last three games after snapping a ligament in his toe in the Champions League win over Eintracht Frankfurt. It's expected that the defender will miss weeks before returning.
Potential return date: Late February/early March
Destiny Udogie
Udogie is expected to miss up to five weeks after his hamstring injury, which he picked up in the 2-0 loss to Manchester United, forced him to endure another period out.
Potential return date: Mid-March
Mohammed Kudus
Kudus has missed nearly two months of action after suffering a hamstring injury against Sunderland on January 4. He was initially ruled out until after the March international break, but recent reports have claimed he was in Amsterdam to see a specialist to speed up his return.
Potential return date: April
Wilson Odobert
Odobert is the latest player to join the long list of absentees for Tottenham following his knee injury picked up against Newcastle. The winger has since had surgery and no timescale has been provided.
Potential return date: Late 2026
Dejan Kulusevski
Kulusevski hasn't played for Tottenham since the end of last season due to a patellar injury. Before being sacked, Frank admitted he was unsure if the forward would play again this season.
What has been said: “It's a complicated injury where it’s important to make sure there’s no pain in the knee,” said Frank. “That’s why he got an injection and it hopefully will help. So in three to four weeks’ time, he’ll be on the grass pain-free."
Potential return date: Unknown
Rodrigo Bentancur
Bentancur is expected to miss the majority of the season after undergoing surgery on his hamstring last month. The midfielder was ruled out for three months at the time.
Potential return date: Spring 2026
Ben Davies
In the 2-1 loss to West Ham United, Davies suffered a broken ankle and has had two operations. He is a doubt for the World Cup, should Wales qualify, with his contract in north London due to expire at the end of the season.
Potential return date: Unknown
James Maddison
Maddison suffered a serious knee injury in pre-season and has yet to play for Spurs this campaign. He has undergone surgery but is expected to be out until the summer.