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The 18-year-old moved to Glasgow in the summer on loan from Spurs and had a tough start to life at Ibrox, struggling for form under former boss Russell Martin.

Moore has been one of those to benefit most from the recent change of manager and has impressed under Rohl in the last few weeks.

He scored his first goal for Rangers in the 3-0 win over Dundee in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday, finishing brilliantly from the edge of the box, and was named player of the match.

"Mikey again showed his quality on the ball," Rohl said afterwards. "He is always available, a lot of good movements. I think this is great."

Moore could have had a second goal too, but that one was ruled out by VAR for an offside in the build-up.

The teenager has been used in a more central role under Rohl and spoke of how he is relishing the "freedom" that he has been given by the German.

"It just fell and as soon as it come I just thought I'm going to shoot because I need to score. I was buzzing when it went in.

"When you haven't scored in a while you're thinking about it when you get in front of goal. But once you start scoring, I think they come and I'm just buzzing I scored.

"Since the manager's come in I've shown a bit more what I can do. I think I've been given a bit more freedom. The whole team is building and we just need to keep it going, try and pick up some more wins."

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Tottenham have a fortnight to mull over their dramatic 2-2 draw against Manchester United.

Spurs were moments away from a big win when Mathys Tel and Richarlison scored late on.

But there was still time for late drama and a towering header from Matthijs de Ligt in the 96th minute rescued a point for Manchester United.

While a draw was a fair result on reflection, Tottenham will feel rather frustrated going into the international break and with some massive games coming up against Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain.

With that in mind, here’s a look at the latest Tottenham injury news.

Randal Kolo Muani

Randal Kolo Muani was substituted at half-time on Saturday with a jaw injury.

Spurs head coach Thomas Frank initially said the issue was “nothing big”, but the on-loan Paris Saint-Germain forward has withdrawn from the France squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

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Kolo Muani has undergone initial tests and reports in France claim the injury is “more serious than expected”.

Spurs now face a nervous wait to learn how long he will be sidelined.

The French Football Federation said on Sunday: “Randal Kolo Muani will miss the international break which begins this Monday.

“The Tottenham Hotspur striker suffered a lower jaw injury on Saturday against Manchester United. “After consulting with Dr Franck Le Gall, who had previously spoken with his Tottenham counterpart, Didier Deschamps confirmed Randal Kolo Muani's withdrawal."

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Potential return date: Unknown

Cristian Romero

Cristian Romero has recently returned from a spell on the sidelines and was struggling towards the end of the draw with Manchester United.

He was replaced by Kevin Danso in the 88th minute which meant he was on the sidelines when Richarlison thought he had scored the winner.

In a massive boost for Spurs, Frank has confirmed the central defender is fine and can join up with Argentina for international duty.

"Yeah, he was just done physically," Frank said of the decision to bring off Romero. "He just came back from that injury. He's fine."

Potential return date: November 23, 2025 vs Arsenal (A)

Mohammed Kudus

Tottenham were handed a huge scare on the eve of their Champions League win over Copenhagen as Mohammed Kudus was absent from training.

Kudus was scheduled to sit alongside manager Thomas Frank at the pre-match press conference, but was replaced by Guglielmo Vicario and subsequently sat out the 4-0 victory.

There was hope the Ghana international would return against Man Utd, but he was left out of the matchday squad once again as Brennan Johnson retained his place on the right-hand side of the attack.

Mohammed Kudus has missed Tottenham’s last two games

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Kudus, like Romero and Kolo Muani, is not expected to be out of action for too long as he is expected to be available for the north London derby.

"The knock, just too short a turnaround," Frank said of Kudus. "Keeping him out for Tuesday game and this game. Very confident that he should be available for the next one."

Potential return date: November 23, 2025 vs Arsenal (A)

Lucas Bergvall

Lucas Bergvall started the 1-0 home loss to Chelsea but came off with less than ten minutes played after taking a ball to the face.

He begged Frank and the club medical staff to let him continue, but, in line with concussion protocols, he was forced off, to be replaced by Xavi Simons.

Frank said: "There was a concussion. He couldn't stay on and I think the medical team did a good job in that instance."

Concussion recovery protocols stipulated that Bergvall had to recover for a minimum of 12 days, meaning he will be eligible to return to the pitch after the November international break.

Potential return date: November 23, 2025 vs Arsenal (A)

Archie Gray

Archie Gray missed the Chelsea defeat, the win over Copenhagen and the draw against Man Utd with a calf injury sustained in training ahead before the loss to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup fourth-round.

Already a fringe player, the injury is an unwelcome setback for the youngster, who has found minutes hard to come by since Frank’s arrival.

No timeline has yet been confirmed for his return, though he is expected to spend at least a month on the sidelines as he recovers.

Potential return date: December

Dominic Solanke

Dominic Solanke is yet to start a match under Frank after he picked up a niggling ankle injury in pre-season.

He underwent minor surgery after struggling to shake the injury off, and Frank has confirmed he is recovering well.

Speaking ahead of a derby meeting with Chelsea, though, he could not put an exact date on his return to the pitch.

"Very aware that we want him back,” said Frank. “Hopefully touch wood have him back and no setbacks.

“We are very aware of doing it the right way. So it's going in the right direction. He'll not be available before the international break - that's the status now."

Potential return date: Late November/Early December

Radu Dragusin

Radu Dragusin’s extended absence could soon come to an end.

The Romanian centre-back suffered an ACL injury during a Europa League match in January, but Frank is optimistic he could be back in contention after the November international break.

Frank confirmed that he has returned to full team training and is progressing well as he looks to build back to match fitness.

Nearing a return: Radu Dragusin

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The Dane said: "He's fully integrated into training now. Because an ACL is such a... it's not tricky but it's such a big injury, because you're out for nine months so you need to build strength in the knee and so on.

"Then because we don't train that much, the big area stuff is not that much so we need to give him some of the bigger area stuff. But he is definitely getting closer to being involved."

He could make his long-awaited return in a north London derby immediately after the international break.

Potential return date: November 23 vs Arsenal (A)

Kota Takai

Kota Takai is yet to appear for Spurs since signing from Kawasaki Frontale in the summer, but is finally nearing a return.

Speaking ahead of facing Chelsea, Frank delivered this update on his fitness: “Quad. He is about to be training soon.”

Potential return date: November/December

Ben Davies

Ben Davies’ only playing time this season has come on international duty, but his most recent appearance for Wales, which came in a 4-2 loss to Belgium, saw him withdrawn early with a hamstring injury.

Speaking after Davies returned to Hotspur Way, Frank said his recovery period would “probably be around four or five weeks.”

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 was then struck down with an injury, finally returning to the pitch for Mali during the October international break, but was injured again moments after his introduction and stretchered off.

He has since undergone surgery and finds himself back on the comeback trail.

Sidelined: Yves Bissouma

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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 has been absent for several months after undergoing surgery on his patella following the Europa League final.

Frank is optimistic that he will be back on the pitch before the new year, but admitted last week that he is yet to return to outdoor training.

Potential return date: December

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Tottenham have been hit by another major injury blow after scans showed Randal Kolo Muani suffered a fractured jaw against Manchester United.

Kolo Muani was substituted at half-time on Saturday and Spurs head coach Thomas Frank initially said the issue for the on-loan forward was “nothing big”.

But Kolo Muani has undergone tests and reports in France claim the injury is “more serious than expected”.

Kolo Muani has withdrawn from the France squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Azerbaijan, and Spurs now face a nervous wait to learn how long he will be sidelined.

Spurs are already without Dominic Solanke, who has not played this season due to an ankle injury.

The French Football Federation said on Sunday: “Randal Kolo Muani will miss the international break which begins this Monday.

“The Tottenham Hotspur striker suffered a lower jaw injury on Saturday against Manchester United.

“After consulting with Dr Franck Le Gall, who had previously spoken with his Tottenham counterpart, Didier Deschamps confirmed Randal Kolo Muani's withdrawal."

Frank said this week that he hopes Solanke will return before the end of 2025 but it is unclear when he will be fit.

Losing Kolo Muani will leave Richarlison is the only fit striker available to Thomas Frank. Mathys Tel can also play through the middle.

Kolo Muani impressed in Tuesday’s 4-0 Champions League win over Copenhagen and losing him will be a huge blow for Spurs.

United head coach Ruben Amorim confirmed Sesko suffered a knee injury after the £73.7million summer signing was forced off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.

Sesko came on as a substitute after 58 minutes but went down three minutes from time chasing down a long ball and it was immediately obvious he could not continue.

It was the latest setback for Sesko, who has endured a difficult start to life at Old Trafford.

But reports in Slovenia claim Sesko has already had initial tests on his knee and that they “indicate that the injury is not serious”.

Sportklub say the scans did not show a “worrying condition” but “only an MRI scan will show the full picture”.

The report says Manchester United “remain cautious for now” and that “the final diagnosis will be known after additional examinations”.

Slovenia are likely to provide an update on Sesko in the coming days ahead of their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Kosovo and Sweden.

“I'm concerned with an injury, because it is in the knee and I don't know,” said Amorim. “We need Ben to be a better team. We have to check. He has something in his knee. Let's see.”

The pair both started against Manchester United but neither were on the pitch for the late drama as Matthijs de Ligt scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time to make it 2-2 in north London.

That came after Richarlison had put Spurs in front in the 91st minute, whipping his shirt off as Spurs wildly celebrated what had looked set to be a dramatic victory.

Romero was replaced by Kevin Danso with a couple of minutes of normal time remaining. He was an animated figure on the touchline, conducting the defenders from the technical area and then charging onto the pitch in celebration for Richarlison's goal.

"Yeah, he was just done physically," Frank said of the decision to bring off Romero.

"He just came back from that injury. He's fine."

Frank also confirmed that Romero would fit to join up with Argentina for international duty.

On whether Spurs missed him at the back when conceding from a corner in the final seconds, Frank added: "Yeah, but I think his position, he wouldn't have been near the goal anyway.

"So it's a cross on the side and then he would have been in the middle zone, so this was back post, so that wouldn't have affected anything."

Kolo Muani, meanwhile, started up front with Richarlison on the left wing, but the Frenchman was replaced by Wilson Odobert at half-time.

Explaining that, Frank said: "He actually struggled a little bit, but nothing big."

Mohammed Kudus was not involved at all on Saturday but Frank is confident winger will be available for selection against Arsenal after the international break.

"The knock, just too short a turnaround," he said. "Keeping him out for Tuesday game and this game. Very confident that he should be available for the next one."

With Spurs 1-0 down after Bryan Mbeumo's opener and pushing for an equaliser, Simons was withdrawn with just over ten minutes remaining and replaced by Mathys Tel.

There were loud boos around the stadium as Simons' number went up on the board, but it was Tel who then scored to get Spurs level five minutes later.

Richarlison put the hosts in front in stoppage time but Matthijs de Ligt headed home a dramatic equaliser in the 96th minute.

"But of course every single time I take a decision to sub a player it’s with one aim. To make the team win or get back into the game or try to see the game out. It’s with only one aim. To try to win the game.

"Mathys did well, great goal, great involvement and in general I think Xavi did a fine game. A positive but also you need a bit of freshness."

Pushed on whether he heard the boos after Simons' withdrawal, Frank added: "I'd just say every single time I make a decision, there's one aim and that is to make the team better."

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Tottenham had to settle for a point against Manchester United after a hugely dramatic 2-2 draw in north London.

The visitors took the lead in the first half when Amad Diallo clipped a cross to the back post and Bryan Mbeumo found space to head home.

Spurs appeared to have turned it around, as Mathys Tel came off the bench to equalise with six minutes of normal time remaining and Richarlison then put the hosts in front in stoppage-time.

However, there was still time for United to hit back and earn a draw, Matthijs de Ligt left free for a 96th-minute equaliser.

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Guglielmo Vicario 5

Strangely motionless for Mbeumo’s goal. Distribution largely consisted of aimless long balls. Could not quite keep De Ligt’s header out.

Pedro Porro 4

Sloppy on the ball throughout, both short passing and his crosses into the box. Didn’t look comfortable against Mbeumo. Telling that he came off for Udogie rather than Spence.

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Cristian Romero 5

Booked for wild challenge in the first half and looked frustrated for much of the match. Clever flicked effort was brilliantly saved by Senne Lammens. Some careless moments in possession.

Micky van de Ven 7

Always delivers. Sensational challenge to deny Benjamin Sesko late on. Maybe too confident at times in charging out of defence with the ball and could have been punished.

Micky van de Ven impressed again

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Djed Spence 5

Twice failed to deal with a bouncing ball as Amad pounced, with Johnson bailing him out. Need to cut onto his right foot slows Spurs down in attack.

Joao Palhinha 5

Decent effort was saved by Lammens early after the break. Made four tackles but not quite the usual snap to his challenges.

Pape Matar Sarr 4

Made a mess of clearing the ball for Mbeumo’s goal. Lacked his trademark energy in midfield and indecisive in possession.

Brennan Johnson 6

Wonderful left-footed cross should have been converted by Richarlison, and he worked really hard to make crucial interventions at the back more than once.

Xavi Simons 6

Looked bright in the first half with a couple of sharp turns. As likely as anyone to make something happen but not found often enough. Loud boos when he was brought off.

Richarlison 6

A real rollercoaster. So poor for most of the match, failing to even make contact with a huge chance in the first half and rarely made the right decision in attack. But really clever flicked header should have earned Spurs all three points.

Randal Kolo Muani 5

Some decent combination play but didn’t have a sniff of goal with Spurs’ delivery into the box poor. Unfortunate to be the one hooked at half-time if it wasn’t injury related.

Substitutes:

Wilson Odobert (Kolo Muani 46’) 8

Superb cameo. Offered drive and intent on the wing and his shot was turned in by Richarlison for the winner. Needs to be starting.

Destiny Udogie (Porro 67’) 7

Spurs are just a better side when he plays. Got forward on the overlap and provided the assist for Tel’s equaliser.

Rodrigo Bentancur (Palhinha 79’) 5

Harshly dropped after playing well in midweek. Did not bring much control to what was a chaotic conclusion to the match.

Mathys Tel (Simons 79’) 7

Hardly played recently but recently sharp turn and finish to get Spurs level. Nearly had a second but could not make good enough contact.

Kevin Danso (Romero 87’) N/A

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The winger missed the midweek Champions League win over Copenhagen with a knock and speaking after the match said the injury was "getting better".

No player has provided more Premier League assists this season than Kudus, but it was uncertain whether he will be back to face United.

"Kudus is touch and go for tomorrow, we'll see," Thomas Frank said on Friday.

As Kudus is ruled out, Frank sticks with Brennan Johnson who started and scored against Copenhagen on Tuesday night.

Xavi Simons had his best performance in a Spurs shirt in that match and lines up in the No10 role again, with Joao Palhinha returning to the starting lineup behind him.

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Kobbie Mainoo has been ruled out of the trip to north London with a minor knock, and is replaced in the matchday squad by youngster Jack Fletcher.

Meanwhile, Lisandro Martinez, who is back in full training after making a recovery from the ACL injury he suffered in the home loss to Crystal Palace at the beginning of the year, has not travelled with the squad to the capital.

Amorim did not consider the Argentine for selection against Nottingham Forest last weekend, insisting the central defender needed more time before being ready for a return to action.

"He (Martinez) wants to go to this one [Forest], he isn't going to this one,” Amorim told reporters ahead of the game at the City Ground. “He's going to need time. He has started training with us. Slowly he is going to get better.”

Despite a further full week’s worth of training under his belt, Martinez will not make his Man United return until after the international break.

Harry Maguire, however, does start as one of the three central defenders to help combat Tottenham’s set-piece strengths as well as posing a threat of his own in the opposition box.