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Spurs are without 10 first-team players

Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie and Archie Gray

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Tottenham bounced back to winning ways in style on Sunday, with a 3-0 win at Everton, but their injury crisis is worsening.

Two goals from Micky van de Ven saw Spurs become the first away team to win at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, all without injured captain Cristian Romero.

Romero is back on grass after suffering an adductor issue, so he is edging closer to a return and it is hoped that Destiny Udogie and Dominic Solanke are not too far behind.

But, ahead of their Carabao Cup fourth-round trip to Newcastle, Archie Gray has been ruled out.

Here is all the latest Tottenham injury news and potential return dates...

Archie Gray

Tottenham’s preparations for their Carabao Cup clash with Newcastle were overshadowed by an injury to the versatile midfielder during training.

The 19-year-old was expected to start for Spurs on Wednesday night, but has now been ruled out several weeks with a calf injury.

Gray has seen opportunities restricted this season to just three starts - one each across the Premier League, Champions League and Carabao Cup - under Thomas Frank.

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But was an option to relieve either Rodrigo Bentancur or Joao Palhinha in midfield, or gives the likes of Pedro Porro a rest at right-back.

As of Wednesday morning, Spurs had not confirmed a timeline for Gray’s return but the teenager is reportedly not due back for at least a month.

Potential return date: December

Cristian Romero

Romero watched from the bench as Spurs were beaten by Aston Villa on Sunday after he pulled out during the warm-up.

The centre-back was named in the starting lineup but he had been battling an adductor issue in the build-up to the match and it was decided he was not to fit to face Villa.

Speaking after that match, Frank insisted it was only a “minor” problem, but the skipper missed the draw at Monaco and win over Everton.

“Cuti just walked out on the grass running [with] some of the performance guys,” Frank told reporters before the victory on Merseyside.

“So positive, progressing, no time frame, but I don't expect it to be a longer one.”

Potential return date: November

Cristian Romero was due to start against Aston Villa but watched from the bench instead

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Dominic Solanke

Dominic Solanke had a minor ankle procedure last month to repair a persistent issue first suffered during pre-season, scuppering hopes of a comeback before the international break.

Frank continues to be encouraged by Solanke’s progress, though remains unsure as to exactly when he will be able to call upon the striker.

“Dominic, positive, he's taking steps in the right direction every day,” Frank said before the win at Everton.

“Was on the grass again today on his own, but has now a sustainable amount of pitch session in him on his own, so it's progressing forward.”

Potential return date: November

Destiny Udogie

Destiny Udogie has also missed Tottenham’s last two games having picked up a knee injury while on international duty with Italy earlier in the month.

The full-back did not feature against the Toffees, but just like Romero, the hope is that his issue is not long-term.

“Destiny is not on the grass yet but still progressing, so again not a longer one,” Frank said on Friday.

Potential return date: November

Radu Dragusin

Radu Dragusin has been out injury for nine months with a serious knee injury, and recently returned to full first-team training as he looks to build up his fitness.

It appears a return to action could come in the coming weeks, with Spurs set to give the centre-back a runout in a friendly during the November international break.

Dragusin’s reaction will be assessed before competitive minutes are considered, but a comeback is edging closer.

Potential return date: Late November

Radu Dragusin is nearing a return

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Ben Davies

Ben Davies faces a number of weeks of the sidelined with a hamstring injury.

The left-back was forced off with an injury in Wales' 4-2 World Cup qualification defeat to Belgium earlier in October.

Issuing an update soon after, Frank confirmed: "Ben has got a hamstring injury, so it'll probably be around four or five weeks [out for him].

Potential return date: Late November

Yves Bissouma

Yves Bissouma has not played for Spurs yet this season after he was left out of the squad for the UEFA Super Cup for disciplinary reasons.

He had been recovering from an injury and finally returned to the pitch for Mali over the international break, but was injured again moments after his introduction and stretchered off.

Frank said of his recovery: “Biss, unfortunately, had a situation with the national team, I think everyone saw that, so he got a ligament injury to his ankle that will keep him out for weeks."

Potential return date: Unknown

Dejan Kulusevski

Dejan Kulusevski is yet to appear for Spurs this season after undergoing surgery on his patella after the Europa League final.

Frank recently confirmed that there was a “good chance” of Kulusevski pulling on a Spurs shirt before the year was out, adding the winger’s return was “hopefully not too far away”.

Potential return date: December

James Maddison suffered a serious knee injury during pre-season

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James Maddison

James Maddison is expected to miss most of the season after undergoing surgery on a torn ACL, sustained in a pre-season meeting with Newcastle.

Potential return date: Summer 2026

Kota Takai

The young Japanese centre-back was Spurs’ second summer signing, but fans are still yet to see the player in action.

A foot injury struck Takai down for all of pre-season and the opening weeks of the season, which has hampered his integration with the squad.

Takai was finally able to join first-team training earlier this month, but has not been involved recently amid suggestions of a setback.

Potential return date: Unknown

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Tottenham have suffered a fresh injury blow with Archie Gray set for a spell on the sidelines.

The 19-year-old was in contention to start for Spurs in the Carabao Cup against Newcastle on Wednesday night.

Gray was an option in his preferred midfield role, but his versatility could also have been crucial in slotting into the defence and allowing the likes of Micky van de Ven or Pedro Porro a rest.

However, it is understood that Gray has picked up an injury in training and will not be involved at St James' Park.

There is no confirmation of the severity of the issue, but reports suggest Gray is expected to be out for around a month with a calf issue.

It means Thomas Frank is now without ten first-team players as the injury problems continue to grow for Spurs.

They are particularly short in defence, with Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie still out despite returning to individual training.

Ben Davies, Radu Dragusin and Kota Takai are also unavailable, leaving Frank with little choice but to keep relying on the same back four.

Yves Bissouma recently underwent ankle surgery, while Dejan Kulusevski is not expected to return from a knee injury until later this year.

An ACL injury means James Maddison is unlikely to play any significant role this season and there is still uncertainty over when Dominic Solanke will be back from ankle surgery.

Injury problems piled up at this time of year last season and derailed the campaign, which Frank will be desperate to avoid a repeat of.

Spurs are in the middle of a hectic run of fixtures, with home matches against Chelsea, Copenhagen and Manchester United still to come before the next international break.

Thomas Frank must tonight decide how much to rotate his Tottenham team for a tough Carabao Cup trip to Newcastle.

It is the fourth game of a busy run for Spurs, with fixtures in midweek all the way through to the international break.

The competition represents one of Spurs' best chances of winning silverware this season, and so Frank will be tempted to go all out, even with a home match against Chelsea to come this weekend.

A big decision comes at centre-back. Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie are not expected to be back, so Frank is short of defensive depth.

The Spurs boss said that both defenders were “on the [training pitch]”, but with “no timeframe” on potential returns to action.

Micky Van de Ven will need to be rested at some point but is likely to be needed again here, alongside Kevin Danso.

Pedro Porro would have been hoping for a rest but, amid reports of a significant injury to Archie Gary, he will be needed again at full-back.

Joao Palhinha could be given a rest and Pape Matar Sarr is likely to start, while Xavi Simons could potentially drop out having not yet hit top form in a Spurs shirt.

In attack, Randal Kolo Muani impressed in his hour against Everton on Sunday but starting twice in a few days could be too much having only just got over a dead leg.

That would leave it between Richarlison or Mathys Tel to lead the line, with the former's experience potentially preferred on a tough away day.

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Tottenham will test their impressive away form at holders Newcastle on Wednesday night, with a Carabao Cup quarter-final spot up for grabs.

Spurs on Sunday became the first team to win at Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium, as Micky van de Ven scored twice before Pape Sarr rounded off a 3-0 win.

Newcastle, though, will pose a much tougher test despite a consistently inconsistent start to the season, which has garnered three wins, three draws and three defeats in nine league games.

But it was this competition that provided Newcastle and their fans their biggest moment in 70 years, when they beat Liverpool in last season’s Carabao Cup final to lift English football’s second-tier cup competition.

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The match will take place at St James’ Park.

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Newcastle vs Tottenham team news

Sandro Tonali shook off a knock at the weekend to see out Newcastle’s narrow win over Fulham, so should start on Wednesday in a midfield three of Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes. Further back, there could be a change in centre-back pairing, with Fabian Schar pushing to start ahead of Sven Botman, who suffered a knock of his own on Saturday.

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Anthony Elanga has really struggled since his £55million summer move, so could be afforded a chance from the off, while Harvey Barnes is also due a start. Nick Woltemade should keep his place up front.

Tottenham are likely to again be without nine first-team players, with Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie the pair closest to returns but still sidelined. A busy treatment room somewhat restricts Thomas Frank’s options, but Pape Sarr and Lucas Bergvall could come in to give two of Rodrigo Bentancur, Joao Palhinha and Xavi Simons a rest.

Randal Kolo Muani impressed without scoring against Everton, but looked tired before being replaced by Richarlison so may settle for a spot on the bench. Micky van de Ven and Kevin Danso will surely start at centre-back given Frank’s limited alternatives.

Newcastle vs Tottenham prediction

Newcastle will get confidence from their recent record against Spurs, but the visiting team on Wednesday is made of far sterner stuff than those who have rocked up of late.

Under Thomas Frank, Spurs have won four and drawn one of five away games in the Premier League - and were unlucky not to beat Paris Saint-Germain away from home in the Super Cup before the season began.

But much will be decided on twhich team Frank selects, as he will need to rotate somewhat with Chelsea to come on Saturday night and the most likely place is to weaken the midfield - which is where Newcastle are at their strongest.

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The young centre-back agreed to join Spurs back in 2023 when still a 16-year-old, but had to wait until the summer of 2025 to join the squad.

Competition for his signature was fierce for a centre-back who stood over six feet tall in his mid-teens, and has since grown into a defender with an eye for goal.

Spurs won the race, and Vuskovic says the project laid out by the north London side was far more attractive than the one on offer at City.

"Manchester City has many, many, many young players. I didn’t want to be just a number. At Tottenham, they presented me as one of the top projects. And that really meant a lot to me at that moment. That was the deciding factor, let’s say."

He added: "The feeling was really great, I was overjoyed [to be joining Spurs]. My father called me, said that they were just waiting for my signature, that they really wanted me. They showed me the project. And I really liked it. I didn’t think much about it."

Asked if he would be tempted to join City in the future, Vuskovic said: "I honestly have no idea. I’m taking it one step at a time, feeling great right now, making good progress. And I hope it continues that way."

Spurs were keen to keep Vuskovic - who scored on his debut during pre-season - as part of their first-team squad this season, though would have been behind the likes of Cristian Romero, Mickey van de Ven and Kevin Danso in the pecking order, while the likes of Radu Dragusin is returning from fitness.

Vuskovic chose to go out on loan to play far more regularly, and has immediately becoming an integral player for Bundesliga side Hamburg. He has played every minute of all six league games so far, scoring one goal.

Van de Ven was sensational in two-goal display at Everton and Frank has tough Spurs decision that could be crucial to their season

Micky van de Ven scored twice as Spurs cruised to a 3-0 win at Everton

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Kevin Danso started it and Thomas Frank finished the job.

After a brief wrestling match with his centre-back partner, Micky van de Ven reluctantly moved to the front of the Tottenham queue to take in a huge post-match ovation in front of the away fans.

A couple of fist pumps in the air, a bit of clapping back at the supporters and Van de Ven then ushered his team-mates forward to join him.

Frank had other ideas, arriving on the scene to pull Van de Ven to the front again and point at him with a beaming smile on his face, sparking more noise from the stands.

On an afternoon when Spurs defied Everton's previously unbeaten record at their new stadium and some miserable conditions to win 3-0, Van de Ven was central to it all.

Thomas Frank ushers Micky van de Ven forward in front of the away end at Everton

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The Dutchman wore the captain's armband at the Hill Dickinson Stadium and produced a player-of-the-match performance to go with it.

In those celebrations on the pitch after the match, Frank laughed as he pointed to his head and embraced Van de Ven. At the start of the season, Frank demanded that his centre-back score more headed goals. By half-time here, he had done so twice.

Two Van de Ven goals from corners put Spurs in control and Pape Matar Sarr sealed victory off the bench. The result moved Spurs up to third in the Premier League table and if they are to stay there, Frank must find the right balancing act with Van de Ven.

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He missed large chunks of last season with a hamstring injury and keeping him fit has been high on Frank's priority list.

“I think the big thing here is that we're building him,” Frank said last week.

“I think he himself has done a lot in terms of doing everything he can to recover in the best possible way. Build his strength in the gym.

“The way he and we built him in the pre-season I think was crucial. And I think he is in a top place, getting more and more robust. So we just need to keep, as you say, be aware and do the right thing. But right now he's in a very good place.”

With Cristian Romero out with an adductor injury and the timeline for his return uncertain, Van de Ven's availability is particularly significant.

He stepped up on the ball against Everton, completing 68 passes. That was at least 21 more than any of his team-mates and there were some line-breaking passes that Romero would have been proud of, one fired through the Everton midfield in the first-half to find Xavi Simons.

Van de Ven became the first Spurs defender in 12 years to score two goals in the same game

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Defensively he was sensational too, helping Spurs to deal with the bombardment of crosses Everton launched into the box.

Van de Ven is probably the first name on the Spurs team-sheet right now but his injury record and a hectic fixture list means rotation is necessary, regardless of how much his fitness has been built up.

He has played more Premier League minutes this season than any other outfield Spurs player and has not missed a second of Champions League action.

The problem is Spurs' lack of depth in defence. Romero is still out and Ben Davies faces a spell on the sidelines with a hamstring issue. Radu Dragusin is in the final stages of recovering from his ACL injury but Spurs will be cautious with him, and Kota Takai is not yet ready to feature. It leaves 16-year-old Jun'ai Byfield as the only centre-back cover.

Joao Palhinha would likely step in as he did against Doncaster in the Carabao Cup if there is another injury, but the 30-year-old is crucial in midfield and an eye must be kept on his minutes too.

There are no obvious games to rest Van de Ven, either. A Carabao Cup trip away at Newcastle this week is a tough one and Spurs' chances of victory would diminish without him. Copenhagen's visit in the Champions League a week later is an option but the team are in need of every European point they can find.

Van de Ven is in supreme form and Spurs need him to be ever-present on the pitch. That would be a major risk to his fitness, but resting him in the Carabao Cup would be a similarly significant risk to the team's hopes of silverware.

Frank might have no choice - his stand-in captain simply can't play every minute of every match. There are no easy decisions, but making the right ones will be crucial for Van de Ven and Spurs' season.

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Tottenham bounced back to winning ways in style on Sunday, with a 3-0 win at Everton, and hope to soon welcome back a few players from injury.

Two goals from Micky van de Ven saw Spurs become the first away team to win at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, and without injured captain Cristian Romero.

Romero is back on grass after suffering an adductor issue, so he is edging closer to a return and it is hoped that Destiny Udogie and Dominic Solanke are not too far behind.

Here is all the latest Tottenham injury news and potential return dates...

Cristian Romero

Romero watched from the bench as Spurs were beaten by Aston Villa on Sunday after he pulled out during the warm-up.

The centre-back was named in the starting lineup but he had been battling an adductor issue in the build-up to the match and it was decided he was not to fit to face Villa.

Speaking after that match, Frank insisted it was only a “minor” problem, but the skipper missed the draw at Monaco and win over Everton.

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“Cuti just walked out on the grass running [with] some of the performance guys,” Frank told reporters before the victory on Merseyside.

“So positive, progressing, no time frame, but I don't expect it to be a longer one.”

Potential return date: November

Cristian Romero was due to start against Aston Villa but watched from the bench instead

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Dominic Solanke

Dominic Solanke had a minor ankle procedure last month to repair a persistent issue first suffered during pre-season, scuppering hopes of a comeback before the international break.

Frank continues to be encouraged by Solanke’s progress, though remains unsure as to exactly when he will be able to call upon the striker.

“Dominic, positive, he's taking steps in the right direction every day,” Frank said before the win at Everton.

“Was on the grass again today on his own, but has now a sustainable amount of pitch session in him on his own, so it's progressing forward.”

Potential return date: November

Destiny Udogie

Destiny Udogie has also missed Tottenham’s last two games having picked up a knee injury while on international duty with Italy earlier in the month.

The full-back did not feature against the Toffees, but just like Romero, the hope is that his issue is not long-term.

“Destiny is not on the grass yet but still progressing, so again not a longer one,” Frank said on Friday.

Potential return date: November

Radu Dragusin

Radu Dragusin has been out injury for nine months with a serious knee injury, and recently returned to training as he looks to build up his fitness.

It appears a return to action could come in the coming weeks, but his international call-up last week to the Romania squad will have come as a surprise to Tottenham.

Romania head coach Mircea Lucescu tried to do the same last month, before reportedly being convinced by Spurs to be more patient. It remains to be seen if Dragusin is even able to play in World Cup qualifiers against Bosnia-Herzegovina and San Marino.

Potential return date: November

Yves Bissouma

Yves Bissouma has not played for Spurs yet this season after he was left out of the squad for the UEFA Super Cup for disciplinary reasons.

He had been recovering from an injury and finally returned to the pitch for Mali over the international break, but was injured again moments after his introduction and stretchered off.

Frank said of his recovery: “Biss, unfortunately, had a situation with the national team, I think everyone saw that, so he got a ligament injury to his ankle that will keep him out for weeks."

Potential return date: Unknown

Dejan Kulusevski

Dejan Kulusevski is yet to appear for Spurs this season after undergoing surgery on his patella after the Europa League final.

Frank recently confirmed that there was a “good chance” of Kulusevski pulling on a Spurs shirt before the year was out, adding the winger’s return was “hopefully not too far away”.

Potential return date: December

James Maddison

James Maddison is expected to miss most of the season after undergoing surgery on a torn ACL, sustained in a pre-season meeting with Newcastle.

Potential return date: Summer 2026

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The harder the better for Tottenham, it would appear.

Home matches against sides they are expected to beat prove problematic. An away trip to Everton, however, was one that on paper looked an incredibly tough test and it was one they passed with flying colours.

Spurs are the first side to come away from the Hill Dickinson Stadium with all three points and this was a 3-0 win built on the principles of Thomas Frank.

Committed defending, efficient set-pieces and a superb mentality in a heated atmosphere. Spurs are up to third in the Premier League, only a point off Bournemouth above them and five off leaders Arsenal.

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Another statement away day

For all their troubles at home, Spurs have the best away record in the Premier League. They are the only side not to be beaten on the road.

It is now 13 points picked up from a possible 15, a draw at Brighton the only thing between them and a perfect record.

This might be the most satisfying win of the lot for Frank. After a tough week and against an Everton side that had not tasted a defeat in their new stadium, this was a brilliant result.

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The conditions were ugly and so, at times, was the performance. Kevin Danso took as long as he could before delivering long throws and Van de Ven was happy to get into a shoving match in the Everton.

In an increasingly frustrated stadium, though, Spurs kept their heads. Everton chucked plenty of crosses into the box but the defence held up superbly, and the visitors were ruthless at the other end.

Free-flowing, entertaining football? No. This was not a day for that. It was a day for grinding out a result in difficult circumstances and Spurs were up to the task.

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Set-piece again, ole ole

In a league that has become increasingly fixated on set-pieces, Frank's arrival at Spurs has proved to be a timely one.

His predecessor Ange Postecoglou had little time for them but Spurs are now among the league's best from dead-ball situations, thanks largely to the work of set-piece coach Andreas Georgson.

Everton had not conceded from a corner all season before this match - by half-time they had done so twice.

Van de Ven was at the double twice to take his tally for the season to five. The first he turned in after the good work from Rodrigo Bentancur, before timing his run perfectly to beat Jordan Pickford for the second.

Spurs are still not clicking into gear from open play, but the set-piece threat makes it easier to be patient.

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Kolo Muani catches the eye

Good things come to those who wait.

Almost two months after signing for Spurs on Deadline Day, Randal Kolo Muani got his chance to start for the first time. He is not yet up to full fitness but he was still able to show what Spurs have been missing.

In the first half, he played a clever first-time ball into the path of Xavi Simons, who should have done more in the box. Shortly afterwards another lovely touch set the Dutchman running into space.

Richarlison has looked leggy in recent weeks, having played so much football earlier the season, while Mathys Tel has worked hard but is not a natural striker.

Kolo Muani held the ball up much more confidently and helped get Spurs up the pitch when Everton were having periods of pressure.

He was only able to play for an hour, but that was already enough evidence to suggest Spurs are a better side with the Frenchman up front.

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