Spurs injuries stacking up ahead of Chelsea
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Tottenham suffered up four new injury worries after their win over Coventry on Monday.
Three stars were forced off with respective niggles in north London, while Roberto De Zerbi’s left-back crisis deepened after Destiny Udogie was excluded from the matchday squad.
James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski returned in more positive updates, with the latter making a first appearance in a year and a half after a kneecap problem.
But with a mammoth London derby against Chelsea looming this weekend, De Zerbi will be sweating over the fitness of some key members of his squad.
Here is all the latest Tottenham injury news and potential return dates...
Omar Marmoush
Marmoush was on target for Spurs on Monday, but he later pulled up and needed replacing.
He went down holding his calf and received treatment before being taken off and replaced by Mathys Tel.
De Zerbi, though, was quick to play down his issue at full time.
“No, no, no, I think there are no injuries, nothing important,” the Italian said.
The Egyptian striker should be in contention to face Chelsea and could take the place of the misfiring Dominic Solanke.
Potential return date: October 24 vs Chelsea (A)
Hobbled off: Omar Marmoush
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Destiny Udogie
Left-back Udogie was a surprise exclusion when De Zerbi named his squad to face Coventry.
Speaking ahead of kick-off, the Spurs boss told Sky Sports that he had suffered a knee knock against Manchester United.
He said: "Destiny Udogie played 70 minutes and he suffered a problem in his knee and we didn't take a risk."
Potential return date: October 24 vs Chelsea (A)
Pedro Porro
Full-back Porro is close to a comeback after suffering a hamstring injury ahead of the international break.
He picked up the injury early on in the 3-2 loss against Aston Villa, and was set to miss a month.
Last week, De Zerbi said of the Spaniard: “Pedro - I think - is not [out] for many games.”
The defender himself took to social media last week to reveal that he was nearly ready for a return, with a post captioned “almost back.”
Potential return date: October 24 vs Chelsea (A)
Nearly: Pedro Porro
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Savio
Summer arrival Savio sustained an injury after the draw at United.
De Zerbi said of the Brazilian: “Unfortunately, Savio, on Tuesday before leaving for Marbella, felt a muscular problem and we have lost him for some weeks.”
It remains unclear as to when the winger will return or quite what his issue is, but it remains to be seen whether he will be back before the next international break.
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Potential return date: November 7 vs Leeds (A)
Andy Robertson
After starting against Coventry, left-back Robertson pulled up with a problem in the second period.
He played through it for about five minutes as he waited for a break in play, but ultimately went down and was forced off.
Speaking afterwards, though, De Zerbi seemed confident he had not suffered a serious injury.
He said: “No, no, no, I think there are no injuries, nothing important.”
Potential return date: October 24 vs Chelsea (A)
Worry: Andy Robertson
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Tosin Adarabioyo
Spurs’ worries were doubled when Tosin Adarabioyo, making his first league start, went down at the exact same time as Robertson on Monday.
He appeared to have sustained a calf issue and was upset as he was taken off.
But, as with Robertson, De Zerbi seemed confident he had not suffered a serious injury.
He said: “No, no, no, I think there are no injuries, nothing important.”
Potential return date: October 24 vs Chelsea (A)
Lucas Bergvall
Bergvall was another to suffer a knock at Old Trafford, with De Zerbi confirming he picked up an injury in attempting to set up a chance for Dominic Solanke.
Fortunately, though, he will not be away for long, with De Zerbi saying: “Bergvall had a problem in Manchester early on in the first chance he created for Solanke.
“He felt pain in his knee but felt fine and on Sunday he came to the training ground and he'll be out for two weeks.”
Potential return date: October 31 vs Crystal Palace (H)
Sidelined: Mykhailo Mudryk
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Mykhailo Mudryk
Loan arrival Mudryk played just one game for his new side before suffering a long-term ankle issue.
De Zerbi has branded that injury “stupid,” and it has been reported it was expected to keep him sidelined for six to eight weeks.
Updates on his condition have been few and far between since then, but that initial prognosis could see him return to contention on Halloween.
Potential return date: October 31 vs Crystal Palace (H)
Xavi Simons
Simons was struck down with an ACL injury when Tottenham visited Wolves in April.
He immediately underwent surgery and missed the Netherlands’ World Cup campaign, but is pushing through his recovery at Hotspur Way.
He shared a video to his social media this week training with a ball at his feet, suggesting he is making positive progress.
Potential return date: January
Wilson Odobert
Potential return date: November
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