Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has been repeatedly slapped with the Spurs injury curse since his arrival in north London, and it has got worse.
Spurs injury crisis laid bare for De Zerbi
Spurs' fitness crisis shows zero sign of easing as the season heads into its final weeks, with several key players already ruled out for the remainder of the campaign.
Mohammed Kudus, Cristian Romero and Xavi Simons will all play no further part, leaving a stretched squad to navigate a crucial run-in.
The loss of those three alone would be enough to test any side.
Romero’s absence removes leadership and stability from the heart of defence, while Kudus’ dynamism and attacking threat have been sorely missed.
Simons, meanwhile, had quickly become an important creative outlet before his season was cut short due to an ACL injury, leaving a noticeable gap in midfield.
With so many senior figures unavailable, Tottenham have been forced into constant adjustments.
The lack of continuity has made it difficult to build momentum, and performances have reflected that inconsistency.
At a stage of the season where clarity and rhythm are vital, especially with relegation firmly on the cards, Spurs instead find themselves patching together line-ups and relying on squad depth that is being pushed to its limits.
Reports suggest De Zerbi is banking on James Maddison being fit for the last four Premier League games of the campaign to compensate for Simons.
Now, another potential blow has emerged.
Dominic Solanke is the latest player facing an uncertain outlook after picking up a hamstring injury against Wolves, and one that could now end his season.
The striker is understood to have suffered a grade-two issue, and there is increasing doubt over whether he will feature again before the campaign concludes.
The timing is particularly difficult for Tottenham.
Losing him for the rest of 25/26 would not just reduce goal threat, but also disrupt the overall balance of the side.
A grade-two hamstring injury typically requires a number of weeks to recover, making a return before the end of the season pretty hopeful at best.
Even in a best-case scenario, players often need careful management to avoid aggravating the problem, which further complicates any potential comeback.
A lot of pressure is now on the shoulders of Richarlison, who will likely lead the line for Spurs' most important games of the season.
For Tottenham, the growing injury list paints a worrying picture.
What started as a difficult spell has developed into a broader issue that continues to undermine progress. Each new setback limits tactical flexibility and reduces the margin for error.
The focus now shifts to how the team adapts.
Younger players may be given opportunities, while others could be asked to take on greater responsibility.
Tottenham are not just battling opponents, but also a relentless run of injuries that have been constantly reoccurring since Ange Postecoglou's final season in charge.
With Solanke now a serious doubt, the challenge has become even more demanding.