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Thomas Frank has provided the latest injury update on his Tottenham squad ahead of their Premier League encounter with Nottingham Forest.

Tottenham Hotspur will be desperate to keep their winning streak going when they take on Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Sunday.

Spurs did not take a point off Forest last season, and they will be desperate to correct that when they take on Sean Dyche’s men this weekend.

Tottenham are 11th in the Premier League table while Forest are 17th. Both sides will be aiming for victory here as they look to continue their resurgence up the table.

Frank’s men dropped into the bottom half of the table following a winless November run, while Forest climbed out of the relegation zone after a run of three wins in their last five league outings.

Tottenham injury news as Thomas Frank assesses squad before Forest

Thomas Frank comes into this league fixture with a few injury worries limiting the manager’s options.

James Maddison made an appearance on the Hotspur Way pitch last weekend, but remains a long way out and is set to miss this encounter.

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Radu Dragusin and Kota Takai continue to work their way to full fitness despite playing for 45 minutes a week ago, and remain doubts for this game.

Ben Davies got some minutes under his belt after a long spell out when he came on against Prague during the midweek; valuable minutes for the centre-back who is looking to build match sharpness.

Dominic Solanke remains out with no recent update from Frank, while Dejan Kulusevski continues to work on his recovery, having missed the last seven months following a patella injury.

Destiny Udogie’s hamstring problem is the freshest injury knock for Tottenham, and the full-back’s return has been pencilled in for next year.

Thomas Frank has now provided a further update on the fitness of his Tottenham squad ahead of the clash with Forest.

He told the Tottenham media team, “Everyone that was available for Slavia will be available for Forest.”

On Brennan Johnson, he added: “I expect him to be available for Forest, he trained today.”

The date and time of Tottenham’s FA Cup clash with Aston Villa has now been announced as Thomas Frank faces a tough early test.

There has been plenty of debate on what will constitute a successful first season for Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur.

That is partly down to the fact that Spurs had such a contrasting season last term, finishing 17th in the Premier League while also winning their first European trophy in 41 years.

Some pundits have suggested that Frank has to finish in the top six to keep his Tottenham job. That may or may not be true, but the Dane also has to deliver a good cup run, which makes the FA Cup extremely important for the Lilywhites.

With Spurs out of the Carabao Cup, there was plenty of attention on the FA Cup draw earlier this week, and it was not a favourable draw for the Lilywhites.

Thomas Frank would have hoped for a lower league side first up, but Tottenham were drawn against Aston Villa at home in the third round of the FA Cup.

It has now been confirmed that the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be played on January 10, with kick-off at 5.45 pm.

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Spurs will fancy their chances against Aston Villa

Aston Villa may be flying high in the Premier League, but there was not a lot between the sides when they met in North London back in October.

Both sides will likely make changes for this fixture, given the tight schedule, which may make the game a bit of a lottery.

There will be hunger in the Tottenham squad to win another trophy this season on the back of their Europa League success last term, and one would expect the players to treat this like a Premier League or Champions League fixture.

Tottenham Hotspur fans are growing anxious over the pace of Dejan Kulusevski’s rehabilitation, with the midfielder’s recovery appearing slower than many had expected.

Dejan Kulusevski has yet to make a return to the training pitches at Hotspur Way as he continues to work his way back to full fitness.

The midfielder injured his knee back in May and has since undergone surgery to his patella, but his return to action is taking longer than many had hoped.

Tottenham have looked to cope without the Swede, who hit double figures for goal involvements last term, with their available players deputising; however, many supporters are still eager to see him back in the fold.

Video footage on social media has now surfaced of Kulusevski putting in the hard work at the gym as he looks to get back to full fitness.

Spurs fans, however, are not too pleased with the midfielder’s progress, with many still in shock at how long his recovery is taking and questioning why he has not started using his legs.

One fan said: “IT’S A BIKE DEKI USE YOUR LEGS!!” Another stated: “Not using his legs at all is concerning.” A third supporter joked: “I can see Teddy Mitchell come back to EastEnders before Kulu coming back.”

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A fourth fan predicted: “I do not know much about medically related, but he still has not started any leg workouts, which means he is still so far from coming back, atp Maddison will come back before him.”

Fans continued to echo a similar sentiment: “Never see him using his legs lol.” Another added: “This guy is still not doing legs exercise… Think he is still far from starting fr Spurs.”

Sweden are also waiting for Kulusevski’s return

It is not just Tottenham who are desperate for a Dejan Kulusevski return, with Sweden also keen on seeing the attacking midfielder back in action.

The Swedish national team is currently in the race for a World Cup spot with two qualifying games to come, and they need one of their talismans to be available.

Graham Potter is the latest to provide an update on Kulusevski’s injury, stating that the midfielder is putting in the work to make a return next year, with hopes he can be ready for the qualifying games in March.

Tottenham return to Premier League action this weekend, and Thomas Frank faces a key decision over which players he must bring back into the fold if he is to take three points at Nottingham Forest.

Tottenham Hotspur are back in Premier League action on Sunday, and it is Sean Dyche’s Nottingham Forest that stands in their way.

A victory at the City Ground will see Thomas Frank’s side make it back-to-back wins in the Premier League following their win last time out against Brentford in matchweek 15.

Forest did the double over Spurs last season, beating them home and away, and Frank will be hoping that his side can get one over the Tricky Trees.

The Dane has not been scared to shuffle his pack, but we believe that if he can make three changes to his squad ahead of this clash, Tottenham’s chances of a victory will greatly improve.

Here are the changes we believe Frank should be looking to make.

Tottenham need Mathys Tel on the left

The left side of Tottenham’s attack is perhaps the most underwhelming area in the squad right now, and that is because you never know who will be starting in that position.

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We have seen it all this season, with Xavi Simons, Brennan Johnson, Mathys Tel, Randal Kolo Muani, Richarlison and Wilson Odobert all getting a run in, but not one of them has impressed out wide on the left.

Thomas Frank has even hinted that he has had to rotate so much on that side because no player has held that spot and given him no reason to change with consistent top displays.

The Dane has also praised Tel’s effort in training while expressing belief that he can come good on the left for Spurs.

Tel received a major confidence boost as he was included in Tottenham’s Champions League team and got his first minutes against Slavia Prague.

His involvement in the league, though, has been scarce, and if he is included here, given that he will be looking to prove a point, he could very much be a game-changer for Tottenham.

Spurs should start Randal Kolo Muani up front

Richarlison is Tottenham’s top scorer in the league this season with six goals; however, when it comes to leading the line, the Brazil international often struggles as a lone forward.

Muani, however, is the exact opposite, as he gives Spurs a lot more, whether he is the lone forward or paired with Richarlison.

His hold-up play, link-up play, dribbling and out-of-possession work are at a level above Richarlison’s.

He missed out from the off during the midweek encounter against Slavia Prague, and we expect that Frank will call him back to the side this weekend as he chases all three points.

The forward could pretty much be the difference between an average performance and a top display from Tottenham and given that he is rested, he should bring much needed enegry and freshness to Spurs’ attack.

Tottenham midfield needs Lucas Bergvall alongside Archie Gray and Xavi Simons

Tottenham have looked very attacking in recent weeks, and one of the reasons for that is the freshening up in the middle of the park.

The double pivot pairing of Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha, which was a main feature during the early parts of the season, has been used more sparingly in recent weeks.

Frank has instead turned to Archie Gray alongside one of his more defensive-minded midfielders, and that has helped keep the balance of the team.

Tottenham will have to take the game to Forest, and the way they set up could pretty much determine what their intent is from the off.

A midfield three of Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray and Xavi Simons will send the message that Spurs are going for this and are desperate for all three points.

But Frank will be wary of Forest’s midfield as well, which could be very physical with Elliot Andersen in superb form.

Chris Sutton has made his prediction for Tottenham Hotspur’s visit to Nottinghan Forest and it should come as no surprise for anyone who has been following his weekly column.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to secure a third consecutive victory across all competitions after defeating Brentford and putting three goals past Slavia Prague in the Champions League.

However, Spurs will need to get the better of Nottingham Forest, a team who got the better of them on two occasions last season.

The hosts of Sunday’s game made a poor start to the season, but have been in much better form over the past month.

Chris Sutton logs his usual Tottenham prediction

Former Premier League forward Chris Sutton was a big fan of Ange Postecoglou and he kept his optimism towards Spurs last season. However, he has often been critical of the club since the arrival of Thomas Frank, predicting a high number of draws.

Sutton predicted Tottenham to draw 1-1 with Fulham last month and he made the same score prediction when Spurs played Brentford.

It will therefore come as no surprise that Sutton has once again gone for a 1-1 draw, as he lacks confidence in both teams.

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The ex-Chelsea star told BBC Sport: “Nottingham Forest’s Europa League campaign is a problem for their boss Sean Dyche, because it is a distraction from their relegation fight.

“Of course Forest want to do well in Europe but if you asked Dyche what his priority is then it has to be climbing the table.

“As for Tottenham, I still don’t know what we are going to get from them. Yes, they have won back-to-back home games against Brentford and Slavia Prague but that doesn’t mean they have turned the corner.

“A lot depends on what kind of team Dyche puts out on Thursday against Utrecht but if he focuses mostly on Spurs then I can see this being a very tight game.

“I have already gone for a lot of draws this week, but this is another one where I don’t feel confident backing either team to win it.”

Sutton’s prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur

Spurs must rediscover their form away from home

Much was being said of Tottenham’s superior performances on the road a few weeks ago, but a lot has changed since then.

Spurs have gone five consecutive away matches without a victory in all competitions, recording two draws and three defeats.

Despite this, Frank’s team can still reclaim their crown as the best performing away team in the Premier League with a win over Nottingham Forest. The question is, will Tottenham be able to get the result they need? Well according to Sutton, a victory is not on the cards.

Spurs are preparing for a return to Premier League action with a clash against Nottingham Forest next on the agenda, and we have now attempted to predict Thomas Frank’s Tottenham XI.

Attention turns swiftly to the Premier League for Tottenham Hotspur following their emphatic 3-0 win over Slavia Prague in the Champions League.

Thomas Frank and his side will be hoping to make it three victories on the bounce as they continue their resurgence, having gone the whole of November without a league victory.

A stern test awaits as Spurs travel to the City Ground to take on a Nottingham Forest team that has picked up nine points from their last five games, the sixth-best return in the division during that spell.

Frank has decisions to make regarding personnel, and we have predicted his likely XI for Sunday’s clash.

Tottenham predicted XI vs Nottingham Forest

Goalkeeper – Guglielmo Vicario: After keeping back-to-back clean sheets, we do not expect Frank to change things in goal. We expect Vicario to continue between the sticks.

Right-back – Pedro Porro: The full-back has looked more positive for Tottenham in the last two weeks as he has been eager to join attacks. Spurs will need more of that forward thinking on Sunday.

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Centre-back – Cristian Romero: It is a big away game for Tottenham, and we do not expect Frank to alter his back line, so Romero should start.

Centre-back – Micky van de Ven: Picked up a yellow card last time out against Prague and is set to miss Spurs’ next Champions League fixture, but that has no bearing here. The Dutchman should continue in the Premier League.

Left-back – Djed Spence: Destiny Udogie is set to miss out until January, and that should allow Spence to have more game time on the left.

Pivot midfielder – Rodrigo Bentancur: Joao Palhinha was the one who received minutes against Prague, and we expect Frank to recall Bentancur to his midfield in place of the Portuguese.

Pivot midfielder – Archie Gray: The youngster is slowly becoming a reliable figure in the middle of the pitch, and after starting in back-to-back games, we expect him to continue once more.

Centre midfielder – Xavi Simons: The Dutchman scored two goals in his last two starts with a well-taken penalty against Prague. His confidence is high; we expect Frank to stick with him.

Right winger – Mohammed Kudus: Scored his second Tottenham goal from the spot on Tuesday. He remains a bright spark for Tottenham. We expect him to feature again against Forest.

Striker – Randal Kolo Muani: The forward was rested in midweek with Richarlison leading the line instead. We do expect Muani to return, which could see Richarlison move to the bench.

Tottenham return to Premier League action this weekend as Thomas Frank’s side travel to face Nottingham Forest in what promises to be a tense meeting at the City Ground. Here’s how to watch the clash between Spurs and Forest.

Tottenham Hotspur’s attention is set to turn to the Premier League following a successful Champions League outing on Tuesday, where they beat Slavia Prague 3-0.

Nottingham Forest is up next, and it will mark the first time the two sides meet this season following the summer transfer saga involving Morgan Gibbs-White.

Spurs, 11th, will be hoping to secure all three points against Sean Dyche’s side, who are hovering above the relegation places in 17th.

When and where Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham takes place

Tottenham will travel to the City Ground Stadium on Sunday, 14 December 2025, with kick-off set for 14:00 (UK time).

How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham in the Premier League

Supporters in the United Kingdom can watch Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

Spurs and Nottingham Forest team news

Tottenham still have injuries to contend with as Radu Dragusin and Kota Takai remain out of action despite both featuring for 45 minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly.

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Destiny Udogie is also unavailable due to a hamstring problem and is expected to return in January.

Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski remain sidelined, while James Maddison is not expected back until next year. Yves Bissouma is also out with no confirmed return date.

Nottingham Forest currently has several key players injured. Murillo is nursing a calf issue and is considered a doubt, Ryan Yates has a hamstring concern, and Angus Gunn continues to recover from a ligament problem.

Ola Aina is dealing with a hamstring issue, Oleksandr Zinchenko has a hip injury, and Dilane Bakwa joins Douglas Luiz on the hamstring treatment table.

Chris Wood has a knee problem, and Taiwo Awoniyi is currently out with a muscle concern.

Spurs Web prediction for Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest

Spurs come into this encounter in good form, having won their last two matches in all competitions.

The Lilywhites are away from home, and that should serve as a boost given their record away from their own turf this campaign.

Forest are also on a high as they are one of the sides with the best points return in their last five matches, picking up three wins in that time, the sixth most in the division.

Frank’s side will need to dig deep to secure a win here, and they could manage to nick a victory.

A number of clubs are now plotting moves for a young Tottenham starlet, and the Lilywhites are ready to give a firm response.

One on-loan Spurs teenager has been statistically one of the best players across Europe this season, surprising everyone with how easily he has taken to football at the highest level.

We are, of course, talking about Luka Vuskovic, who has won back-to-back Bundesliga Rookie of the Month awards since his temporary switch to Hamburg.

The 18-year-old’s displays have not gone unnoticed across Europe, with reports indicating that Vuskovic is attracting interest from the likes of Barcelona, but Spurs’ stance on the youngster is clear.

Tottenham want to hand Luka Vuskovic a new contract

It is now being reported by TEAMtalk that Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are also circling the teenager on the back of his impressive start to life in German football.

However, the report reveals that Tottenham Hotspur are ‘adamant’ that Vuskovic will not be sold, with the player in the North London club’s long-term plans.

The Lilywhites will hold a discussion with the centre-back over his future at the end of the season, and it is asserted that Thomas Frank’s men want to hand the Croat a new contract.

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German sources reject Vuskovic contract rumours

Interestingly, a report from Hamburger Morgenpost a couple of weeks ago dismissed the idea that the centre-back could be set to sign a new contract at N17.

The outlet claimed that Tottenham are happy with Vuskovic’s current contract, which runs until 2030, and they are in constant touch with the defender over their future plans.

A centre-forward, who has been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur, could soon be on the market, according to a transfer expert.

Over the past few weeks, a number of experienced strikers have been linked with a move to N17. One of those is a player that the Lilywhites tried to sign during the January window.

Tottenham reportedly pushed hard for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta on summer deadline day, and it has emerged over recent weeks that Spurs could try again to sign Jean-Philippe Mateta in January.

The 28-year-old, who has seven goals in 15 Premier League outings this term, has forced his way into the France squad, and Spurs have now received a positive update in their pursuit of the centre-forward.

Journalists says door could open for Tottenham to sign Jean-Philippe Mateta

Two weeks ago, it emerged that Palace are worried about losing Mateta after failing to tie him down to a new contract.

Now, journalist Pete O’Rourke has suggested that the Lilywhites will be keeping a close eye on the 28-year-old’s situation and may be primed to pounce on him next summer.

O’Rourke told Football Insider about Mateta: “I’m sure Tottenham Hotspur will be keeping tabs on the situation with Mateta. They made a cheeky offer for him right at the end of the last summer transfer window, which Palace batted away.

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“He’s under contract until 2027, but if he’s not going to sign a new deal by next summer, you would imagine Palace would be more increasingly open to selling Mateta to get a fee for him, rather than potentially letting him run down his contract.

“So, that could open the door for Spurs to make a move for the Frenchman. He’s a proven striker in the Premier League now over the last couple of seasons so be a really good fit for Spurs. There’s also reported interest from Italy, from AC Milan as well, in Mateta.”

Is a January deal for Mateta on the cards for Spurs?

It continues to be reported by some sources that signing a centre-forward is a priority for Thomas Frank’s men in January.

While Tottenham may be encouraged by the developments over Mateta’s contract talks, he is not expected to leave Selhurst Park in January.

Carlo Ancelotti has explained why he wants Tottenham Hotspur to succeed this season while answering a question about Arsenal.

Much to the consternation of Tottenham fans, Arsenal are currently sitting at the summit of the Premier League.

Spurs fans will be hoping that their fierce North London rivals slip up this term too, as they have done in previous seasons.

There is no doubt that Emi Buendia’s winner at Villa Park on Saturday would have been as passionately celebrated in the white half of North London as it was in parts of Birmingham.

Carlo Ancelotti reveals why he supports Tottenham for now

Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti was in conversation with Ally McCoist on TNT Sports’ TikTok channel, and he was glowing in his praise for Arsenal.

He said: “I think Arsenal started really well, they built a fantastic team, a really solid team.”

When the former Everton boss was pushed on whether he is a fan of the Gunners, he made it clear that he supports any team where his Brazilian players play, including Spurs.

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Ancelotti said: “Of course, I am a supporter of Arsenal because I have Gabriel, but I am a supporter of Tottenham too because we have Richarlison. I support the Brazilian players.”

Ancelotti will be delighted with Richarlison’s turnaround in form

After a strong start to the season, Richarlison went quiet for a couple of months, but he has rediscovered his mojo in front of goal again over recent weeks.

In fact, Richarlison is the second-best across the Premier League in outperforming his xG so far this term.

The 29-year-old has now scored seven times and provided two assists across all competitions, and the striker will be hoping that he can have a strong second half of the season, so that he can lead the line for Selecao in next summer’s World Cup.