All the early injury news surrounding Tottenham and Newcastle United ahead of their Premier League clash.
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Tottenham are back in action on Tuesday night when they face Newcastle United at home in another important clash. Spurs lost to Manchester United on Saturday, but they were not helped by the early sending off off Cristian Romero, effectively killing the game in the first half.
Thomas Frank will be hoping for a better-disciplined clash here, and for his men to pick up a statement win as they look to push towards the top half. And Newcastle are pretty bruised themselves, in the midst of a disappointing campaign that continued with a home defeat to Brentford last time out. Here we round up the latest injury news surrounding both sides ahead of this one.
Fabian Schar - Out
Schar is going to be out until late spring. Howe has said: “He had a successful surgery yesterday, which is great news. Everything went according to plan. I think it's difficult to give a definitive [timeline], but around three months out will be the diagnosis we'll work towards. If it's any quicker, then great, but we need to give Fabian time to recover.”
Tino Livramento - Out
Livramento is out until March. Howe has said: “He is having a second scan today, and fingers crossed it is good news and he will be back running outside. We are looking at an early March return if everything goes well.”
Emil Krafth - Out
Krafth is due back in the second half of this month. Howe has said: “He is trying to come back from a knee problem. He is not feeling absolutely at his best currently. I have got no definitive return day for him. We are taking it day from day, and we will see him back quickly.”
Joelinton - Out
Richarlison has a groin issue and he is due back around the same time as Krafth. Howe has said: “He flew on to Barcelona after the game [midweek]. It was good news. The specialist feels he only needs one injection, and that means his return could be quite quick, and we're looking at weeks, not months. Unsure of the exact date yet.”
Lewis Miley - Doubt
Howe said in his last update: “We'll find out today... I'm awaiting an update on him, but again it's not a serious injury, and we hope he'll be back very soon.” Miley will remain a doubt, but it does seem unlikely he will feature.
Anthony Gordon - Out
Howe said before the last game: “No major update on Anthony. Every chance he'll miss this game coming up at the weekend, but we hope it's not a serious injury and he'll be back pretty soon.” Gordon is likely to miss at least a couple of weeks given it’s a hamstring issue.
Djed Spence - Expected fit
Spence didn’t quite make the United game, but he should be fit for this one.
Destiny Udogie - Doubt
Udogie picked up a fresh injury against Manchester United, and given the quick turnaround, it is very unlikely here, but until Frank rules him out, he will go down as a doubt. Frank has said: “We will assess him tomorrow. So, of course, I will probably see you [media] guys in two days' time or less, and then we'll know more. We'll assess him tomorrow.”
Cristian Romero - Out (Suspended)
Romero is suspended after being sent off with a straight red card against Manchester United.
Kevin Danso - Out
Frank said over the weekend: “He hyper-extended his big toe when he landed on the foot of an opponent vs Frankfurt, that means the ligament snapped in the big toe. It's extremely unlucky; we don't know the length of it, but we have an appointment next week where we can clarify that.”
Pedro Porro - Out
Porro is looking at returning for the Arsenal game in the absolute best case scenario.
Lucas Bergvall - Out
Frank has said: “Unfortunately, Lucas picked up an ankle injury, so we keep being very unlucky with injuries, and it looks like it could be a longer one. He's been assessed over these two days, so [in terms of a return ] timeframe, I'll know more about the next couple of days.” Bergvall is expected to return after this game.
Ben Davies - Out
Davies has undergone ankle surgery and will be absent until some time in April.
Richarlison - Out
Richarlison is out but could now return earlier than expected. Frank has said: “That could be a dream scenario, and it just could happen [a return in the north London derby]. We will know a little bit more when we get closer - but it's in that bracket.”
Rodrigo Bentancur - Out
Bentancur has undergone surgery on his right hamstring and he will be absent until at least after the March international break.
Mohammed Kudus - Out
Kudus has been ruled out for months with a hamstring issue. Frank has confirmed: “Mohammed, unfortunately, is a bigger one to the tendon in the quad. That is one where we expect him back after the March international break.”
Dejan Kulusevski - Out
Frank has said: “We know it is a complicated injury. If there is one person who can accelerate that [recovery], it is Dejan. The most important thing is to remove the pain in the knee. He had an injection to help that ten days ago. We will know in 3-4 weeks if that has settled. And when it has settled, hopefully, he will be on the grass and from there, we will see what is happening.”
James Maddison - Out
Maddison is out for much - if not all - of the season with a knee injury. Frank said in December: “It's very early stages. It's still a long-term injury, so it's good to see him out there, but very early stages. There's no specific time frame. It will be a long time, unfortunately, before he's available.”