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Tottenham Hotspur’s injury woes continue as Thomas Frank waits on key stars to return after the international break.

Tottenham Hotspur have suffered just one defeat all season, a testament to Thomas Frank’s quick adaptation and the collective spirit within the team.

Their recent 2-1 victory away to Leeds United once again showcased that resolve, even as the manager was forced to make do without a host of key players.

That win came with Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski, Kota Takai, James Maddison, Yves Bissouma, Randal Kolo Muani, and Radu Dragusin all unavailable for selection, leaving Frank to piece together a side capable of grinding out results.

Tottenham await key players’ return after international break

With the international break now underway, The Standard has provided an update on the status of Tottenham’s injured players, suggesting that as many as four could be in contention to return once the break concludes.

Dominic Solanke has been managing a recurring ankle injury that has troubled him for months, with his last appearance coming in the 2-0 win over Manchester City on 23 August.

Although a brief return to training raised hopes of a swift comeback, the issue persisted, leading to minor surgery. Thomas Frank has not provided a specific timeline for Solanke’s return, noting that more clarity will come after the international period, leaving his potential return date unknown.

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Still on the theme of forwards, Randal Kolo Muani’s absence has further depleted Tottenham’s attacking options. The on-loan man has only featured once so far, coming off the bench in the Champions League win over Villarreal.

The French forward has been sidelined by a dead leg that has taken longer than expected to heal, missing five straight matches.

He resumed light training before the Leeds game and, having not been called up by France for their upcoming qualifiers, he should be available for selection against Aston Villa after the break, leaving him with a potential return date of Sunday 19 October, vs Aston Villa (H).

Yves Bissouma has not played for Tottenham since May and has been out with a knee injury following disciplinary issues that saw him miss the UEFA Super Cup clash with PSG in August.

Frank revealed last month that Bissouma had only just begun running outdoors and had yet to return to group training, indicating that his comeback remains some way off.

Dejan Kulusevski, Kota Takai, James Maddison and Radu Dragusin updates

Dejan Kulusevski remains sidelined after undergoing patella surgery before the Europa League final in May, but Thomas Frank has offered optimism, saying the Swede has a “good chance” of returning before the end of 2025, which means Spurs fans could see him sometime in November/December.

Kota Takai has yet to debut for Tottenham since joining from Kawasaki Frontale in June, but has returned to full training after recovering from a plantar fascia injury. He could feature after the international break if his progress continues.

Radu Dragusin has resumed full training after an ACL injury and could also be in contention to make the squad later this month, with a return after the international break not to be ruled out.

James Maddison faces a lengthy spell out after rupturing his ACL during pre-season against Newcastle, with the midfielder not expected back until summer 2026.

Frank will be hopeful the international break allows several of his sidelined players the time needed to recover, as Tottenham look to maintain momentum in the weeks ahead.

Alan Shearer has lauded a Tottenham Hotspur star for showing a great attitude and delivering the kind of response that Thomas Frank would have wanted.

The injuries to Randal Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke have meant that Richarlison has perhaps played significantly more minutes than Tottenham may have wanted, given his fitness record over the last two years.

On Saturday, Thomas Frank chose to rest the Brazilian and handed Mathys Tel his second start of the Premier League season.

Thomas Frank previously admitted that Tel’s best position is on the left, but the Frenchman led the line again for the Lilywhites at Elland Road, and he grabbed the opportunity with both hands, delivering a tireless display and scoring the game’s opening goal.

Alan Shearer lauds Mathys Tel’s attitude after Tottenham snub

Tel was left out of Tottenham’s Champions League squad by Frank, which was a decision that shocked many, given that he became the Dane’s first signing at Spurs on the back of his loan spell at N17 last season.

Rather than sulking or feeling sorry for himself, the Frenchman has done his talking on the pitch, and Shearer believes that it is the perfect response to give to the Tottenham Hotspur boss.

Speaking about Tottenham’s win at Elland Road, the Newcastle legend told BBC MOTD (04/10/25): “They (Spurs) were under pressure at times from Leeds; there was always going to be a really tough game there. But I thought that, particularly on the turnover, the transition, once they won that ball, their attitude to get the ball forward as quickly as possible has ultimately helped them win the game.

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“That’s the reason why they won the game, their forward players I thought were very good, and this is a great example of winning the ball back and straight away a forward pass into the final third and saying to forward players, ‘Go and do your stuff’.

“Tel does exactly that, what a great attitude after he’d been left out of the Champions League squad to prove a point today that his attitude was absolutely right.”

Tel reveals what he has been working on in the Tottenham training ground

Speaking after Tottenham’s 2-1 win on Saturday, Tel revealed that he has worked hard on his finishing recently.

Over recent weeks, Thomas Frank has said that Tel has improved his ability to arrive in the right areas and to time his runs, and that was certainly in evidence for his goal against Leeds.

Mohammed Kudus marked a key milestone in his Tottenham career with a decisive strike against Leeds United, and it might just be the spark that ignites his form for the rest of the campaign.

Mohammed Kudus opened his Tottenham account with a well-taken goal against Leeds United on Saturday, a composed finish that proved to be the match-winner.

The Ghana international has already shown why he was such a clever addition to this Tottenham side, having impressed in several cameos this season where his flair, dribbling, and tenacity have all stood out.

Kudus will now be hoping that with his first goal out of the way, more of a similar fashion will follow as he continues to settle into life under Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur.

Mohammed Kudus reacts to his first Tottenham goal

Speaking to Tottenham’s official channels after the match, Mohammed Kudus took a moment to reflect on his goal and how it could pave the way for more in the coming weeks.

“It feels really good to score,” he said. “It is something I have been working on for the past months. It feels really good to score my first goal. It has opened doors for more to come.”

Mohammed Kudus was then asked about how he reacted quickest to Gudmundsson’s touch before slotting home for Tottenham. “Yes, sometimes it is not just about winning the first pass, it is the reaction to the second ball.

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“When I went inside, I thought the short corner shot to the near post is something I have been practising. I am glad that it went in.

“Today’s game was less about tactics, it was about determination and who wanted it more. They were running, they were fighting for every ball and we knew that we needed to match that intensity. That is what the game was about. I think everyone stepped up for us to get the win.”

Kudus ends run of disappointing draws for Spurs

Mohammed Kudus’ match-winning strike ensured that Tottenham ended their run of consecutive league draws, having been held to just one point from fixtures against Wolves and Brighton.

The goal also brought an end to Spurs’ unwanted record of not winning any match directly after an international break since 2023, while keeping the Lilywhites firmly inside the Premier League’s top four.

Thomas Frank will be particularly pleased with his summer recruit, who made the move to Tottenham to work under the Dane and has already started to justify the faith placed in him.

Luca Williams-Barnett and another Tottenham academy star have caught the eye in the Premier League 2 this month, as the club’s youth setup continues to show why the future looks increasingly bright under Thomas Frank.

Luca Williams-Barnett is one Tottenham Hotspur academy star who has been making a name for himself in the early stages of this season, with the youngster reaching several impressive milestones.

Williams-Barnett only just made his Tottenham first-team debut, coming off the bench in the North London club’s Carabao Cup encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against Doncaster Rovers.

The teenager’s standout displays at the youth level and his potential to be a top player for Tottenham in the future also saw Spurs hand Williams-Barnett his first professional contract.

Tottenham duo Luca Williams-Barnett and Rio Kyerematen nominated for Premier League 2 award

While he did not grab a goal in his debut for Tottenham, Williams-Barnett has been steadily making waves at Under-21 level in the Premier League 2.

The youngster, alongside Rio Kyerematen, has now been nominated for the Player of the Month award in the academy division.

The midfield pair stood out all through September, driving Wayne Burnett’s side to an excellent run that has kept them third in the Premier League 2 table, with five wins from their opening six matches.

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Rio Kyerematen showed his versatility by stepping up as a false nine and netting two well-taken goals, while Luca Williams-Barnett delivered a statement performance with his first Under-21 hat-trick in a thrilling 6-3 win over Leicester City on 19 September, also chipping in with an assist on the night.

Both players have now been recognised for their form, making the eight-man shortlist for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award, alongside Aaron Loupalo-Bi and Farhaan Ali-Wahid of Fulham, Joe Belmont of Brighton & Hove Albion, Andre Harriman-Annous of Arsenal, Tudor Mendel-Idowu of Ipswich Town and Romeo Akachukwu of Southampton.

Tottenham academy showing bright future under Thomas Frank

The future does indeed look rather bright for Tottenham, with several academy stars rising through the ranks. Williams-Barnett is one for the future, but so is Jun’ai Byfield, a centre-half who is also impressing down in the academy division.

Spurs also have exciting young prospects out on loan, with Vuskovic, Mikey Moore and Will Lankshear, just to name a few.

However, the main focus for the North London club is ensuring that these players reach their full potential and eventually become first-team regulars in the future.

Tottenham Hotspur head into the international break sitting in the top four of the Premier League table, following a hard-fought 2-1 win over Leeds United that capped off a solid run of form under Thomas Frank.

Goals from Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus ensured Tottenham Hotspur picked up all three points, ending a frustrating streak of failing to win their final fixture before international breaks, a run that stretched back to 2023.

The victory also brought an end to their sequence of back-to-back draws in the league, giving Frank’s men a much-needed lift heading into the pause in domestic action.

It was another display that highlighted the resilience and attacking balance Tottenham have started to develop this season, with several key performers stepping up at crucial moments.

Mohammed Kudus named in WhoScored team of the week

WhoScored has now revealed their Premier League team of the week for matchweek seven, and two Tottenham Hotspur players have earned their place in the line-up.

Mohammed Kudus was included after delivering a brilliant all-round performance, earning a rating of 8.40, the second-highest of any player in the gameweek, with Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle recording 8.46.

Kudus not only scored but also provided the assist for Mathys Tel’s opening goal, before later grabbing the winner himself to seal all three points for Tottenham.

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Mathys Tel joins teammate after key performance for Tottenham

Up front, WhoScored included Kudus’ teammate Mathys Tel, who also got himself on the scoresheet, giving Tottenham the early advantage in the first half.

It was a well-taken finish, albeit slightly deflected, but that mattered little to Tel, who finally opened his account for the season.

Both players put in impressive performances for Spurs, with Tel coming close to adding another after his effort struck the upright later on, which would have capped off a brace on the afternoon.

Peter Crouch believes that players across the Premier League will be having sleepless nights before going up against Tottenham’s Mohammed Kudus.

While Tottenham Hotspur have been exceptional defensively this season, having conceded just five goals in their seven league games so far, the Lilywhites have perhaps not been as fluent as Thomas Frank would have wanted offensively so far.

However, one Spurs attacker has had a brilliant start to the season. Mohammed Kudus tops the Premier League charts for four key metrics, with the Ghanaian proving to be an inspired signing for the Lilywhites.

The 25-year-old got his first goal for Spurs in the win over Leeds on Sunday to go with his five assists so far this season, and he will be hoping that it is the first strike of many for the club.

Peter Crouch makes interesting observation about Mohammed Kudus at Tottenham

While it comes as no surprise that the former West Ham man is topping the charts for take-ons and assists, he is also at the top of the pile for the number of duals one.

Crouch praised Kudus’ strength and his tendency to never lose possession, and admitted that the Tottenham winger will be a nightmare to deal with for any full-back.

The former Spurs striker said about the winger to TNT Sports (04/10/25): “We were saying about him before he scored, he’s one of those players you just hate to play against if you were a full-back.

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“He never seems to lose the ball, he’s so strong, he can go past people, he’s so dangerous, incredibly strong, and he was ultimately the main man.”

Kudus reveals the overriding reason behind his decision to join Spurs

To say that Tottenham fans are over the moon with Kudus would be a severe understatement.

Not only has he taken his game to new heights at N17, but the fact that he came from the club’s London rivals, West Ham, makes his success even sweeter for the Lilywhites faithful.

Speaking to Sports Illustrated last week, Kudus admitted that Frank’s appointment was the main reason behind his move to Tottenham.

The Spurs winger pointed to examples at Brentford of Frank transforming several attackers, and he hopes to do the same at N17.

Wayne Rooney has been extremely impressed by one Tottenham star this season and believes that the numbers tell a clear story that the player is on the verge of a breakout season.

There were many big positives for Thomas Frank to take from the win over Leeds, one of those being that there were excellent performances from back to front from his side.

However, the man who has been Tottenham Hotspur’s most consistent attacker this season was once again head and shoulders above the rest.

Mohammed Kudus set up Spurs’ opener via a through ball to Mathys Tel before getting on the scoresheet himself in the second period for the first time this season.

Wayne Rooney makes confident Mohammed Kudus claim for Tottenham

Rooney pointed out that even before his goal at Elland Road, the former West Ham man’s numbers suggested that he has been one of the best players on show in the Premier League this season.

Now that Kudus has scored his first goal, the Man United legend suggested that he could hit a new level over the coming weeks and months.

Rooney told BBC MOTD (04/10/25) about the 25-year-old winger: “I think he’s been a breath of fresh air, you look at the stats from the game, he’s first in everything, duels won, successful dribbles, shots, touches in the opposition box, sprints, and he’s had a real impact for Tottenham this season.

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“He’s got four assists this season, joint first in the Premier League; he’s by far had the most successful dribbles in the league. So, all that was missing was the goal. I think that goal today will push him on that next step. He’s been a real top signing.”

The numbers show why Kudus is not your typical winger

Kudus leads the Premier League in four key metrics, including some that were mentioned by Wayne Rooney. Interestingly, though, one of those four is a metric which you would expect a winger to be topping: the number of duals one.

The Ghana international is not just elite at bally carrying and in one-v-one situations, but he is almost impossible to dispossess, while his strength and pace allow him to make something of any long ball played in his general direction.

Tottenham supporters are growing increasingly frustrated with one experienced star after another mistake, with many now calling for a change.

Tottenham Hotspur secured a much-needed victory against Leeds United in their last Premier League outing, but they failed to keep a clean sheet.

Guglielmo Vicario was at fault for Leeds’ first goal after parrying Brenden Aaronson’s strike into the path of Noah Okafor, who slotted in from close range.

The Italian, however, sought to redeem himself with a couple of top saves in the second half, helping Tottenham secure all three points.

Tottenham fans react to Guglielmo Vicario’s latest mistake

Vicario is a good shot-stopper but has the odd mistake in him, and Tottenham fans appear to have been left frustrated with his inconsistencies.

Taking to social media, many Spurs fans did not hold back in their assessment of Vicario’s first and second-half display, where he looked solid after the restart but was culpable for the first-half error that led to a goal.

One fan said: “Tbh some of the saves Vicario has to make are because he gave the ball away from his terrible kicking.” Another added: “That first save is top quality, but again on the second one he intentionally pushes it directly into danger instead of out for a corner. He also struggles to read the flight of the ball to get good contact. Just watch good goalkeepers and you will see the issues with Vic.”

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One more added: “He palms absolutely everything back out again. His clearance saves should be to the right or left to narrow the angle for any potential rebound. The ball going straight back out again merely gives the opposition a second chance 🤷.”

Another fan commented: “First one should have easily been in his hands if he was on his toes. Second one should have been collected with an open hand. If not, he should have palmed, not punched. He got lucky twice.”

Spurs fans urge Thomas Frank to give Antonin Kinsky a chance

Spurs do have a backup in 22-year-old Antonin Kinsky, but he has featured only once all season, in the Carabao Cup, where he kept a clean sheet against Doncaster Rovers.

Tottenham fans are now calling for him to replace Vicario in goal. Still commenting on social media, one said: “Good saves but he was at fault for the goal. He has made quite a few errors over the last couple of weeks. I think Kinsky should be our number one. I think he offers more with his passing range.”

Another added: “I think it is unlikely, but it is a big month for Vicario. I do not think he is bad; he is a great shot-stopper, but he does not have a great presence and his distribution is woeful. I would like to see Kinsky play more though; he has got the potential to be world class.”

While another fan said: “Yes, we need to see what he can offer.”

After having his expression of interest in buying Tottenham rejected, Brooklyn Earick has now announced whether he and his consortium will make an official offer for the North London club.

Two parties that showed interest in buying a stake in Tottenham Hotspur have already ruled themselves out of the race in the past month.

The PCP group had already confirmed a few weeks ago that they would not be launching an offer for Spurs after their approach was turned down by the Lewis family last month.

Firehawk Holdings also confirmed a few days ago that they do not intend to bid for Spurs after making an initial approach at the same time as PCP.

Brooklyn Earick reveals his Tottenham plans

It emerged last week that a consortium headed by Brooklyn Earick was ready to spend a world-record fee to buy Tottenham.

Tottenham unequivocally rejected an informal expression of interest from Earick’s consortium and have maintained that the club is not for sale.

As per the UK Takeover Code, Earick’s consortium had to announce whether they intend to make an offer for Spurs by October 24, and The Telegraph’s Matt Law has now revealed that an announcement has indeed arrived.

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The journalist relayed information shared with the London Stock Exchange, which announced that the American consortium will not be launching a bid for Tottenham.

The statement from LSE reads: “Further to the announcement made by the Board of Tottenham Hotspur Limited on 26 September 2025 regarding an informal expression of interest in relation to a proposal to acquire the total issued, and to be issued, share capital of the company, Mr Brooklyn Earick confirms that he does not intend to make a firm offer for the company.”

Tottenham’s board have responded to the recent announcements by Firehawk and Earick, reiterating that the club is not for sale.

Their statement reads (via Matt Law): “The board of directors of Tottenham Hotspur notes the recent announcements from the Firehawk and Mr Earick’s consortiums that they do not intend to make an offer for the club.

“The board thanks them for the constructive approach taken in the discussions with the club’s and the Lewis family’s representatives, and respecting the clear position of the Lewis family that the club is not for sale. Following the announcements made by the consortiums, the club is no longer in an offer period under the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers.”

Simon Jordan makes interesting Spurs takeover claim

While discussing the growing interest in buying Tottenham, former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan made a very interesting observation last week about telling the parties who are genuinely interested apart from pretenders.

He opined that those who signal their interest publicly, like Earick did, rather than having behind-closed-door negotiations, are seldom genuinely interested in buying the club.

However, Jordan rejected the idea that the Spurs are not for sale, insisting that every club will be sold as long as the owner’s valuation is met.

The Football Association are investigating what happened immediately after Mohammed Kudus’ goal for Tottenham against Leeds United on Saturday.

The win at Elland Road was a huge result for Spurs after back-to-back draws in the Premier League against Brighton and Wolves.

The result took Tottenham back into third place in the Premier League table and ensured that, after nearly two years, the Lilywhites went into an international break on the back of a win.

While it was all celebrations at the full-time whistle for the Spurs players, the clash was marred by some unfortunate crowd incidents.

FA investigating Leeds fans after Tottenham incident

According to The Mirror, the FA have now launched a probe into the conduct of the home fans at Elland Road after objects were thrown at visiting Spurs players.

The first incident saw a vape thrown at Pedro Porro as he was about to take a corner. Porro made light of the incident by pretending to smoke the wape, but the next incident was no laughing matter.

Mohammed Kudus netted what proved to be the match-winner on 57 minutes, which was the Ghanaian’s first goal for the club, and he pulled out his trademark celebration by sitting on a steward’s stool.

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While the Tottenham winger was seated, a bottle appeared to be thrown in his direction by the home fans, which only narrowly missed the 25-year-old.

None of the Spurs players reacted to the projectile being thrown, but the FA have now commenced their investigation into the incident, which could lead to Leeds being hit with a significant fine.

Tottenham showed excellent game management at Elland Road

While Frank is yet to get everything right at Spurs, what is already clear is that the players have full faith in the system and know exactly what to do to manage games.

There is no sense of panic when defending slender leads, with there seemingly being a quiet sense of confidence in the Tottenham players that they can shut shop if they want to.

The Spurs stars are getting carried away by emotions during the ebbs and flows of the game, which was also evidenced by the Spurs players not reacting to having objects thrown at them.