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Tottenham Hotspur secured a 1-0 win over Wolves on Saturday afternoon as they kickstarted their fightback from relegation, but were handed another injury blow in the process

Tottenham Hotspur ran out 1-0 winners over Wolves on Saturday as they look to escape the frosty grip of relegation, but didn't do so unscathed.

Joao Palhinha's 82nd-minute strike proved decisive at Molineux, as Roberto De Zerbi secured his first victory at the reins of Spurs since his appointment in late March. However, it failed to make a difference to the Premier League standings, given West Ham also secured a 2-1 win over Everton at the London Stadium simultaneously.

As things stand, the Lilywhites remain 18th with just four games to go, two points adrift of safety. However, they look likely to head into their run of May fixtures with at least one player less, as the injuries within the Spurs camp continue to grow...

Xavi Simons

The attacking midfielder was in need of replacement just 63 minutes into this weekend's encounter, seemingly jarring his knee as he chased a loose ball alongside Hugo Bueno. While medical staff rushed onto the field of play to treat Simons, he was ultimately wheeled off on a stretcher, as the hearts of Spurs fans worldwide sank.

Speaking about the 23-year-old with the media in the aftermath of the game, De Zerbi explained: "For Xavi, it's a knee, and when there is a knee it's a more tough situation."

He added: "I would like to know the real situation of Xavi, because the knee is always different than the muscular injury. Xavi felt pain, but now I spoke with him two minutes ago, he feels better than at the beginning of the injury."

Potential return date: Unknown

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Dominic Solanke

Solanke, meanwhile, failed to even see out the first-half of the Wolves match, going down off the ball before he was switched out for Richarlison. The striker has been consistently plagued by injury this season, having only recently returned from a recurring ankle issue.

However, De Zerbi explained that Solanke didn't face a "big problem" when asked for an update on his fitness. He explained: "Solanke is a muscular injury. I don't know what level of injury."

He added: "For Solanke, it's not a big problem. I don't know how many games we lose him."

Potential return date: Unknown

Cristian Romero

Spurs skipper Romero sustained a partial ACL tear during his team's 1-0 loss to Sunderland earlier this month, after colliding with Antonin Kinsky in his own area. The Argentine centre-half is not expected to return for up to eight weeks, meaning he will miss the rest of the season, and potentially, the World Cup.

Potential return date: This summer

Wilson Odobert

Odobert faces a long road to recovery as a result of rupturing his ACL earlier this year. He is not expected to return until into the new season.

Potential return date: Next season

Mohammed Kudus

It was revealed earlier this month that Kudus could require surgery following a setback in his recovery from a thigh injury. A statement from Spurs read: "He had returned to team training during the past week, however will now require further specialist review and, potentially, surgery.

"We will provide any relevant further updates in due course."

Potential return date: Unknown

Dejan Kulusevski

Kulusevski is yet to feature for Spurs this season as a result of sustaining an ACL injury of his own last year. The star is not expected to return before the end of 2025/26 but could make a return this summer.

Potential return date: This summer

Guglielmo Vicario

Tottenham Hotspur's first-choice goalkeeper has been out of action since the March international break, owing to surgery on a hernia. Antonin Kinsky has been rolled out in his place, but De Zerbi expects the Italian will return to training next week.

He said: "I hope he can start with me from Monday. Antonin is playing very well. I hope Vicario can come back in the best physical condition because he's a very important player for us."

Potential return date: Aston Villa (A) - Sunday, May 3

Pape Matar Sarr

Sarr was ruled out of this weekend's fixture as a result of a shoulder injury which also omitted him from selection for Spurs' recent outing with Brighton. He could be fit for next week's match with Aston Villa, however.

Potential return date: Aston Villa (A) - Sunday, May 3

Ben Davies

Davies has been out of action since fracturing his ankle against West Ham in January. Given he is out of contract this summer, he may not turn out for Spurs again.

Tottenham picked up a crucial win to remain in the hunt for survival, but still lag behind West Ham after they secured a late victory over Everton

Tottenham Hotspur picked up a crucial win in their bid to avoid relegation after Joao Palhinha's winner against already-relegated Wolves. The triumph at Molineux ended Spurs' turgid run of form as they picked up their first win under Roberto De Zerbi and the opening victory of 2026, four months into the calendar year.

The importance of the Portuguese midfielder's effort eight minutes from time only increased after West Ham United netted late on to beat Everton, which keeps them two points clear of the bottom three. The north London club face a gruelling battle to survive the drop as they face three of the top 11, as well as Leeds United.

However, both West Ham and Nottingham Forest have a difficult run. With their respective wins, Forest's coming in an emphatic 5-0 away win at Sunderland, Spurs' rivals will be buoyant. Speaking after the game, the Italian said: "We played 30-35 mins very well in the first half. We didn't create many chances but we had control.

"[In the second half] maybe the pressure to win this game, we didn't play well, but today the three points was very important. We can prepare for the next four games.

"We have to play, we can't lose our style or lose the order on the pitch - we can't show the quality of the players if we play like we did in the second half, but in terms of attitude and spirit - great 90 minutes.

"Without the ball we can't win the game. These players are good enough to win with the ball. We can play much better than the second half."

Here are the list of Spurs remaining matches and how they compare to their rivals...

Tottenham next four fixtures

Position: 18th, 34pts.

Aston Villa (A) - Sunday, May 3

Leeds (H) - Monday, May 11

Chelsea (A) - Sunday, May 17

Everton (H) - Sunday, May 24

West Ham next four fixtures

Position: 17th, 36 points.

Brentford (A) - Saturday, May 2

Arsenal (H) - Sunday, May 10

Newcastle (A) - Sunday, May 17

Leeds (H) - Sunday, May 24

Nottingham Forest next four fixtures

Position: 16th, 39 points.

Chelsea (A) - Monday, May 4

Newcastle (H) - Sunday, May 10

Manchester United (A) - Sunday, May 17

Bournemouth (H) - Sunday, May 24

Here's every single word the Tottenham Hotspur head coach said after the victory at Wolves in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon

Roberto De Zerbi held his first victorious press conference as Tottenham manager after their 1-0 win at Wolves in the Premier League on Saturday.

Spurs struggled to break Wolves down despite having most of the ball with 68.9% of the possession in the first half. The visitors then lost Dominic Solanke 38 minutes into the contest with a muscle injury to keep up their woeful injury record this season with De Zerbi losing four players in his first three matches at that point.

It became five in front of the 3,000 travelling Spurs fans with a knee injury to Xavi Simons.

However the visiting side showed some character and Joao Palhinha finally found a breakthrough when a corner into the box fell for Richarlison and his effort was squirming wide before the midfielder slid the ball into the net.

There was still a need for a remarkable last-gasp flying save from Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Joao Gomes' free-kick to ensure the three points headed back to the capital, where West Ham beat Everton to keep Spurs in the drop zone but still just two points behind their rivals.

Our Tottenham correspondent Alasdair Gold was among those putting the questions to De Zerbi after the club's first Premier League victory of 2026. Here's the full transcript from the press conference at Molineux.

You can't control results elsewhere but you must be pleased with the character shown to get the job done?

Yeah, I think in the first half, in the first 30-35 minutes, we played well. We didn't create big chances to score, but anyway we had total control of the game. And then, I don't know, the pressure, maybe not winning any games in 2026, maybe this pressure, maybe because we played against Wolverhampton already relegated. We lost distances, we lost order on the pitch. Every one of us wanted to go one-to-one.

But anyway, I'm happy for the result. I hope this result can change something in our head, in our mentality. And for the other results, it's already very tough to win a game for us. If we put our heads on the other teams, it becomes too tough for me.

Can I ask about Xavi and Solanke and their injuries?

For Xavi it is a problem of his knee. We go to see in the next days. Monday or Tuesday. For Solanke it is not a big problem. I don’t know how many games we lose him but I would like to know the situation with Xavi because the knee is always different than the muscular injury.

What happened with Xavi? It looked like he tried to continue?

He felt pain. Now I spoke to him two, three minutes ago. He feels better than the beginning of the injury.

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How proud are you of Antonin Kinsky after that big late save?

He deserves this day, because he played very well today. Especially today, he was crucial for the result. He deserves everything, because he's a good guy, he's a good keeper. Especially after Madrid, he deserves one day like today.

You said that one win could be a game-changer for you, what is the mood like after the dressing room?

Yes, I hope so. But I wouldn't like to lose any other players, because Romero, Kudus, now Solanke and maybe Xavi. We can win the games with the players, not with the coaches. The coaches are important, but the players are more important. But I want to be positive.

I want to be positive, Mathys Tel played 45 minutes very well. At the beginning of the first half also Kolo Muani started very well the game and then he lost I don’t know confidence. We have to go every day for lunch with Kolo Muani this week. Every day breakfast, lunch and dinner because he is a top player as potential and he plays the better he feels and (feel) better on the pitch he tried to go one v one, to shoot, to do something more with more energy because he can do. He can do that.

Did you say you went for lunch with him last week?

No, no. Just two, with Kolo Muani. Is there a problem if I go with him?

No...

Thank you.

You spoke about the players' minds, with that win and being two points from safety, is there that belief that they can save the season?

I think the players know what they are and what they can do on the pitch. Especially this season, because it's true, we didn't win a game in 2026, but finished fifth in the table in the Champions League. In the Champions League, I think it's not so easy or easier than the Premier League. So they have to be positive. They have to feel full confidence. Because they are good and not to see the other results. For example, West Ham. We have to move on and prepare for the next games. Now the first game is Villa Park and that's it.

Can I just ask you about that moment at full-time where you looked like you were fist-pumping in front of the fans, what that means for you and the squad and what it means for the fans as well?

Yes, because I believe to stay up. If I stay here, it's because I'm positive. Not because I'm a coach of Tottenham or Tottenham is not important on the pitch, if you are Tottenham or another team, the most important are the qualities of the players and the human level of the players. It was a surprise for me, because I didn't know them and when I knew better my players, I understood we have the possibility and the chance to stay up. We have two points. Not ten points. We have two points from West Ham. They are a good team, but also Tottenham have very good players and are a very good team.

What surprised you about the players?

Yes, because when I watch the game or if you watch the game from the stand or TV, you can't understand if they have the right spirit or if they have the right attitude. And I work with them every day and all players are professional, good guys and they are suffering for this situation. Just (need) to give them confidence and order on the pitch, because I didn't like the second half at all. We could play better, we have to play better, much better than the second half. We have to play like the first 30 minutes. Maybe creating more chances to score and more shots on goal.

Tottenham have struggled to make chances for a long time. Now Xavi is injured, Solanke as well, are you going to have to get creative to find different ways?

We can play with Mathys Tel on the left. Kolo Muani on the right. Souza on the right. Bergvall on the left. We have to create. I don’t want to change too much (like) three defenders or four defenders, I don’t want to put more confusion on the players, especially this season because they changed a lot of tactical disposition. I want to be clear and simple but for your question, we need to stay strong in the head and positive in ourselves.

Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons were forced off in Tottenham's win over Wolves due to injury

Roberto De Zerbi has provided an update on Tottenham duo Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons after the pair were forced off in the win over Wolves.

Spurs secured a vital three points over Rob Edwards' side on Saturday afternoon, with Joao Palhinha netting a late winner at Molineux Stadium. The victory came with consequences, however, as Solanke came off in the first half with what looked like a hamstring injury. Xavi, too, picked up what looked to be a knee injury after the interval and was stretchered off.

Speaking after the match, De Zerbi said: "Solanke a muscular injury, Xavi it's a problem with his knee. We go to see in the next few days.

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"Solanke it's not a big problem, I don't know how many games we lose him. I would like to know more about Xavi though because you know the knee, it's always different to the muscles. He felt pain but now I spoke with him and he feels better than the beginning when he got his injury."

Despite Tottenham's win, the Lilywhites remain in the relegation places as they battle to avoid a drop to the Championship. West Ham beat Everton 2-1 at London Stadium on Saturday, with Callum Wilson's 92nd-minute winner keeping two points between the sides.

"I believe we will stay up," De Zerbi told the media after the win against Wolves. "If I stay here it's because I'm positive. Not because I'm a coach of Tottenham.

"It's not important if you're Tottenham on the pitch, the most important thing is the qualities of the players and the human levels of the players. It was a surprise to me. When I got to know them.

"It's just two points not 10 points. West Ham are a good team but so are Tottenham. When you watch on TV you can't tell if they have the right spirit and the right attitude. Now I've worked with them every day and they are professional, good guys and they are suffering from this situation.

"I just need to give them order because I didn't like the second half. We need to play more like the first 30 minutes, creating more chances and more shots on goal."

Palhinha told BBC Sport: "Hopefully it changes something.

"This victory is much more than that for me, the fans, and the whole club, it’s not a normal season that we have been living until today. We all have responsibility in this season."

On the relegation battle: "We have four finals [remaining]. We need to do our jobs. Hopefully this win can change things, give us a bit more motivation as well as it’s been a long time without victories.

"What we can control right now is doing our job until the end of the season and keeping the club where it belongs, which is the Premier League.

"We will give everything we have until the end of the season because it means a lot for us to keep [Tottenham] in the Premier League."

Here are our Tottenham player ratings after their victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon

Tottenham finally won a Premier League game in 2026 as they came away with a 1-0 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday afternoon and here are our player ratings.

Spurs went to Molineux looking to put the pressure on West Ham who were taking on Everton at the same time back in London. Roberto De Zerbi was without left-back Destiny Udogie, who picked up a muscle injury in the draw with Brighton, and Djed Spence came into the starting line-up looking to press his England World Cup claims.

That was the only change De Zerbi made from the draw with in-form Brighton, with Randal Kolo Muani keeping his place on the right with Xavi Simons on the left and Conor Gallagher as the number 10 behind Dominic Solanke.

Wolves sat back in the first half and Tottenham struggled to break them down despite having most of the ball with 68.9% of the possession. The visitors then lost Solanke 38 minutes in with what looked like a hamstring injury to keep up their miserable injury record this season with De Zerbi losing four players in his first three matches.

In front of the 3,000 travelling Spurs fans, Joao Palhinha finally found a breakthrough. A corner in the box fell for Richarlison and his effort was squirming wide before the midfielder slid the ball into the net.

It required an incredible last gasp flying save from Antonin Kinsky from Joao Gomes to keep the three points heading back to London, where West Ham beat Everton to keep Spurs in the drop zone but still two points behind their rivals.

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Here are our Spurs player ratings:

Antonin Kinsky

Made a big dash and dive to stop Armstrong getting through after the hour mark. Was solid with everything he did and then came that huge last-gasp flying save to keep the three points. 9

Pedro Porro

Struggled to make an impact in the first half but played a terrific pass to Xavi early in the second half for an opportunity. Battled away late on. 6

Kevin Danso

Had one iffy moment in the second half when Kinsky bailed him out but otherwise did well with most of what came his way. 7

Micky van de Ven

Very little got past him down his side as he was often covering for Spence's runs as well. 8

Djed Spence

Covered plenty of grass down the flank but offered little going forward. 6

Rodrigo Bentancur

Spurs' best player in the first half and they needed him throughout the whole game with his improving fitness. 8

Yves Bissouma

Tried to move the ball quickly and took a big hit late in the half with a lunging tackle by Andre. Didn't do much wrong defensively but couldn't offer much in the other direction. 6

Randal Kolo Muani

Powered an early shot wide of the right-hand post. Offered very little else, with some underhit passes, and was hooked at half-time. 3

Conor Gallagher

Gave everything he had as he covered most of the pitch. Didn't offer much going forward though as the number 10 in another energetic display. 6

Xavi Simons

Struggled to create in the first half. Ran into the box early in the second period on to Porro's pass but fired over under pressure. Then went down under a challenge soon after at the byline. Tried to run it off, collapsed, then seemed to be saying he wanted to come on again but was taken off on a stretcher. 5

Dominic Solanke

Lasted only 38 minutes before having to come off with an injury which looked to be his hamstring. Hadn't offered much before that other than an early push on him in the Wolves box that VAR looked at briefly. 4

Subs

Richarlison

Fought away and will end up getting the assist for his squirmed shot heading wide. Looked like he should have got a penalty at the end. 5

Mathys Tel

Came on for the second period and caused some problems for Wolves down that flank. Far more than Kolo Muani anyway. 6

Lucas Bergvall

An energetic cameo albeit without much quality on the ball. 5

Joao Palhinha

An unlikely match-winner but he'll take it. In the right place at the right time. Fought for everything in midfield before and after that. 8

Radu Dragusin

Tottenham Hotspur were dealt a huge blow in their Premier League relegation battle

Tottenham Hotspur and Roberto De Zerbi were dealt yet another injury blow after Dominic Solanke was forced off during their Premier League clash with Wolves.

The Spurs striker was replaced by Richarlison in the 40th minute after going down off the ball and receiving treatment from the physios.

The England international has had a torrid time with injuries since arriving at the club from Bournemouth in 2024, making just 20 appearances in all competitions this season.

Solanke suffered an ankle injury early in the season and needed surgery to put that right, and has made just 15 Premier League appearances.

It's yet another unwanted blow for De Zerbi as he looks to steer Spurs clear of the relegation zone, who are already without several key players.

The Lilywhites head to Molineux to take on already relegated Wolves, two points behind West Ham United in 17th.

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Spurs have lost Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero, Mohammed Kudus, Pape Matar Sarr and Destiny Udogie since De Zerbi took over at the club.

It's been a campaign marred by injuries to several key players and the injury to Solanke is yet another major blow in their fight against relegation.

Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski have all been out with long-term injuries, though there's hope the latter could return for the World Cup.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of the clash with Wolves, De Zerbi said: "I'm sorry for him because he was one of my perfect players.

"He's a very specific player for me, like Kudus, like Romero. I hope he can play in the World Cup because the World Cup for a player is a moment. It's the best period of his career.

"But I don't know the situation very well."

Speaking to ViaPlay about his injury, Kulusevski said: "I haven't played in a year. I know what the chances are. But if there is one person on the planet who can do this, I would bet on myself.

"And we are not just going there to participate. Sweden will aim to be one of the best."

Tottenham Hotspur are teetering on the brink of relegation and have just a few games left to save their Premier League status

Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Peter Crouch says every one of the Spurs players will be available for transfer this summer and doesn't believe there's enough quality in his old side.

His former club are in a real battle against relegation, two points adrift of West Ham United and safety.

Roberto De Zerbi has just five game left to secure Spurs' status as a Premier League club. They take on already-relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday afternoon, before games against Aston Villa, Leeds United, Chelsea and Everton.

Crouch believes playmaker Dejan Kulusevski has been a huge miss this season with a knee injury and it's played a part in Spurs' struggles.

However, the former Lilywhites striker believes the club's position is a true reflection of the quality in their squad.

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Speaking to Paddy Power, Crouch said: "To me, everyone is available [to be sold]. I think they need a complete rebuild. There’s not enough quality there.

"To me, Dejan Kulusevski is the biggest miss this season. His injury is just a massive mystery at this point and his absence is one of the main reasons they’re down in 18th.

"Unfortunately, their current position reflects their current team. I don’t think they’re much better than West Ham."

De Zerbi is trying every trick in the book to get Spurs out of the mess they find themselves in and ahead of the game against Wolves, said: "For sure my words are not enough and I try to find the best solution to reach every player.

"Sometimes you arrive with a video, sometimes with words, sometimes with red wine, or a beer. I don’t know.

"Sometimes analysis videos but sometimes what they have done in their career, also in other clubs. (Randal) Kolo Muani, if I play with Kolo Muani as right winger it’s because he has played in that position.

"If you go to YouTube, and you go to Kolo Muani (at) Eintracht Frankfurt, you can see he played very well in that position and he scored a lot of goals in that position.

"When I don’t work in my office, I go to find something to be important for me to give more information about the players because we have no time and we have to consider everything to stay up.

"YouTube or WyScout, I use to find something to think what can be the best solution, for the players, not for me. Today is April 24 and we have not won a game in 2026.

"Do you think the players suffer for this? For sure. To win a game can give us, give them more energy, more confidence, more positivity but they are human."

Here is the Tottenham team that Roberto De Zerbi has selected to face Wolves in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon

Roberto De Zerbi has named his Tottenham team to take on Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

Spurs have not won a league match at Molineux since 2021 and they will be looking to end that streak as they need to put the pressure on West Ham this weekend. Hammers boss Nuno Espirito Santo was the Tottenham head coach back in 2021 and now he will be hoping his old side falter while his current outfit overcome Everton.

Destiny Udogie is out with a muscle injury for Spurs and Djed Spence comes into the starting line-up. Guglielmo Vicario remains out after his hernia surgery, Pape Matar Sarr has a shoulder problem and James Maddison is on the bench but De Zerbi claimed he is not available to play after feeling some minor pain as he continues his return from his ACL injury.

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De Zerbi has stuck with the the experienced midfield pairing of Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma and keeps Randal Kolo Muani on the right with Xavi Simons on the left and Conor Gallagher as the number 10 behind Dominic Solanke.

Here's the Spurs team De Zerbi has chosen:

Tottenham must end their winless Premier League streak at Wolves on Saturday afternoon if they are to start saving their top flight status.

Roberto De Zerbi can only save Spurs from relegation with positive performances from his players in the remaining five matches of the season and on Saturday he takes them to Molineux, a place the north London club have not won at in the league since 2021 under Nuno Espirito Santo.

The Portuguese is now the manager of West Ham, who Spurs need to put pressure on with a positive performance at Wolves as the Hammers play at the same time at home against Everton. Wolves have already been relegated so all the pressure is on Tottenham to avoid the same fate. De Zerbi is without the likes of Destiny Udogie, Guglielmo Vicario, Dejan Kulusevski and Pape Matar Sarr while James Maddison is unlikely to play a part despite potentially being on the bench.

Our Spurs correspondent Alasdair Gold is at Molineux and will be providing live updates and analysis from the Premier League clash in the blog below.