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Tottenham could be without a couple more first-team players for their Champions League match against Slavia Prague on Tuesday.

Spurs beat Brentford 2-0 at the weekend, and they must prepare themselves for another tricky test at home against the champions of Czechia.

Tottenham have had their fair share on injuries this season, and there are concerns that several players won’t be fit in time for Tuesday’s match.

While Randal Kolo Muani was spotted in training on Monday, some other senior figures were nowhere to be seen.

Brennan Johnson and Destoiny Udogie not seen in training

Udogie sustained an injury against Newcastle on 2 December, while Johnson didn’t feature against Brentford due to a knock.

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Speaking on Sky Sports News on Monday, reporter Michael Bridge confirmed that neither player was sighted in training.

He said: “I can’t see Destiny Udogie out there after he picked up an injury a few days ago. I also can’t see Brennan Johnson.”

Johnson has struggled at Tottenham this season, starting only six matches under Frank.

According to FotMob, the Wales international has only created five chances in the Premier League this season, and he has been bitterly disappointing in comparison to Mohammed Kudus on the opposite side.

As for Udogie, he has been impressive from an attacking perspective, but has had lapses of concentration when defending his own box.

His threat going forward will be missed as he accumulated 25 touches in the opposition box, ranking in the 80th percentile for left-backs in this metric.

Frank will likely opt to start Spence at left-back again, while Kolo Muani can fill in for the injured Johnson on the left wing.

The positive news for Tottenham fans is that Kolo Muani has been spotted in training, and looks set to play a key role against Slavia Prague.

Randal Kolo Muani primed to continue promising Champions League form

It’s been in Europe where Kolo Muani has excelled, scoring two goals against parent club Paris Saint-Germain in Tottenham’s last Champions League match.

As a result, he became just the fourth Tottenham player with three or more goal involvements in a Champions League away match.

Kolo Muani has been directly involved in four goals in four UEFA Champions League games for Tottenham this season, and fans will be thrilled to see him supposedly fit.

Bridge added: “Kolo Muani limped through the mixed zone on Saturday limping, but he’s out there training, and that’s good news.”

“He’s played ever so well since wearing this special mask and is a regular starter under Thomas Frank.”

Frank is constantly having to chop and change plans to deal with injuries and suspensions, but there are still no excuses not to beat Slavia.

Thomas Frank is in real danger of guiding Tottenham to an early Champions League exit as the group phase draws to a close.

Spurs currently sit 16th in the table but have picked up just eight points from their first five games, and their chances of progressing to the knockout stages still hang in the balance.

Tottenham were beaten 5-3 by Paris Saint-Germain in their most recent Champions League game, coming away from the Parc des Princes empty-handed despite leading twice.

The North London outfit face Slavia Prague on Tuesday as they look to get back to winning ways in the competition and put to bed any fears of a premature exit.

Archie Gray holds the key to Tottenham’s success

Frank has been under real sack pressure in recent weeks, following several poor performances and results.

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However, Tottenham beat Brentford 2-0 on Saturday, with goals from Richarlison and Xavi Simons lifting some of the weight off the Danish manager’s shoulder.

The real positive for Spurs was the manner of the victory, with the North London side creating a host of chances and displaying some real attacking intent.

Midfielder Archie Gray was excellent against Brentford and was undoubtedly part of the reason why Tottenham put in a much-improved performance.

The 19-year-old was handed a start by Frank and took full advantage, maintaining a 94 per cent pass accuracy over the 90 minutes.

Gray didn’t shy away from the defensive side of the game either, completing two clearances, two interceptions and two recoveries.

The former Leeds United man, who made the switch to Tottenham for £40million back in the summer of 2024, must surely start against Slavia Prague after his Brentford display.

Archie Gray can replace Pape Matar Sarr for Tottenham

Pape Matar Sarr leaves Tottenham to go to the African Cup of Nations on 15 December, and the midfielder could miss up to six games for the North London side.

However, in the form of Gray, Spurs have a ready-made replacement for Sarr, and perhaps a player who can flourish with an extended run in the team.

Gray has struggled for minutes so far this season, but now is his chance to really nail down a place in the starting lineup.

He has bags of potential and could be a regular fixture in the Tottenham side for years to come.

Christian Lila has joined London rivals West Ham as he looks to fast-track his development away from Tottenham.

Despite Tottenham’s struggles in the Premier League under Thomas Frank, they have successfully executed their plans to develop their talent abroad.

With seven players under 21 out on loan, Tottenham have a concrete plan to get the best out of their young players by giving them game time elsewhere.

In the younger age groups, the likes of Mikey Moore and Will Lankshear have shown what it takes to emerge through the ranks with ease.

However, Tottenham will have to accept that Lila won’t be one of those after being offered and accepting a scholarship by West Ham.

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Christian Lila moves to West Ham for scholarship opportunity

The young winger made his debut for Albania under-16s in June and had enjoyed a rapid rise through the ranks at Tottenham.

Playing under manager Tom Hart, Lila has opted for a move to East London instead, where he will sign scholarship terms.

He is not the only young star to leave the youth setup in recent weeks, following the footsteps of Daniel Ologho and Callum Stewart.

Both players have moved to Ipswich, with Ologho already featuring for their under-18 side.

If Tottenham are willing to let Lila and other youngsters leave, it surely means they have a plan in place for the stars that are coming through in the near future.

Tottenham have clear plans for each of its young talents

Luka Vuskovic is flourishing on loan at Hamburg, and a clear pathway was planned out for him since he was bought in 2023.

Another young centre-back who is getting experience out on loan is Ashley Phillips, who is at Stoke City for a second successive year.

Below is a list of Spurs players aged 21 or under who have been sent out on loan:

As Spurs oversee the development of their young talents, they are also adapting their transfer strategy, seen through the permanent signing of Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich and the addition of Kota Takai.

With some stars leaving at a young age, supporters won’t be too worried about their potential in the future, given Tottenham’s plan to bring through the best stars.

Wayne Rooney was full of praise for Xavi Simons, who finally opened his Tottenham account in the 2-0 victory over Brentford on Saturday.

Simons was signed by Tottenham in the summer but has struggled in the early stages of his Spurs career.

The Dutch international was meant to be Thomas Frank’s star signing, but his performances even saw him drop to the bench before the match against the Bees.

However, against Brentford, Simons shone, getting both a goal and an assist as he helped ease the pressure on his manager.

Wayne Rooney: Xavi Simons will kick on now after his goal

Simons was no doubt a delight to watch against Brentford.

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The attacking midfielder dominated the match, with the Bees unable to stop him.

His pass to Richarlison was selfless as he gave the Brazilian a tap-in to open the scoring at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

From here, he only got better, with Simons going on to score a wonderful goal after pinching the ball on the halfway line.

As a result, Simons was hailed by Danny Murphy after the game, with Rooney now jumping on the bandwagon.

Speaking on The Wayne Rooney Show on 8 December, the former England international was pleased to see him among the goals, just weeks after he interviewed him at Hotspur Way.

He said: “I was really impressed with him, with his whole body language and how he spoke… I was really impressed with him.

“We talk about Salah and him thinking that he has just earned the right to play, his [Simon’s] determination he has had at the different clubs he has been at, it was a really good insight and a good chat we had with him.

“I’m delighted for him to get his goal as well; he has been waiting for that. I think that will be the start of him kicking on because he is a top player.”

What did Simons say after Tottenham’s victory?

Simons was obviously delighted to have finally scored for Spurs after what had been a poor start to his career in England.

The Netherlands international showcased to the Tottenham crowd how good he really is, with his goal being one of the best at the stadium this season.

Speaking to BBC Sport on 6 December, Simons reflected on his goal.

He stated: “When I received the ball I said to myself: ‘Just go’. I know I’m quite fast with the ball so I saw some space and I went towards it.

“It means a lot to me as I’ve been through new situations in my private life and in football. But you have to handle that every day and come into the club with the mindset of working. For sure I knew it would come, it was just a matter of time. I put the work and dedication in every day and it was important to score, but the most important thing was the three points.

“I was hungry to play. I want to play football. I want to enjoy being here every day, with the fans, and making my dreams come true.”

Olivia Holdt has made history with her late stoppage time winner as Tottenham Women overcame Aston Villa 2-1.

It looked all but certain that Spurs would suffer a surprise defeat to Villa when Kirsty Hanson opened the scoring with six minutes to go to put the visitors ahead.

However, Martin’s Ho side did not give up. Bethany England netted the equaliser just a minute later before Holdt scored the eventual winner in the 95th minute.

The result ensures that Ho has continued his wonderful start at Tottenham since taking over in the summer, with Spurs fifth in the table, one point off the Champions League places.

Much of this is thanks to Holdt, who has continued to be a clutch player for the North London side this season.

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Olivia Holdt the first non-British player to score two injury-time winners in the WSL

Holdt has had a great start to her Tottenham career since joining in January.

The attacking midfielder has now netted three times in the WSL1 in nine appearances this season as she continues to impress.

Her goal against Villa was expertly taken as she managed to beat the keeper from a tight angle with her first-time shot.

Now, according to Opta Joe on 7 December, the Denmark international has now become the first non-British player to score two injury-time winners in the WSL.

Her previous injury-time winner came in the 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace in January 2025.

What did Holdt say after the win over Aston Villa Women?

Holdt was obviously ecstatic that she managed to score the winner on Sunday.

A victory was needed after Spurs had dropped points in their last two fixtures, and the attacking midfielder ensured that Tottenham would return to winning ways.

Looking back on the match, she told BBC Sport on 7 December: “I’m feeling amazing, it was such a good team performance today and we struggled a little bit but in the end we got the three points and that shows it all.”

On her goal, she added: “It was just amazing, those goals that you dream about. I’m so happy that I scored because I would have Beth England on my shoulder if I didn’t score. A really nice feeling.”

A transformative January transfer window is on the horizon at Tottenham, and Thomas Frank is set to bolster his squad.

Frank has placed a forward player on their wish list to rival Richarlison, who scored his sixth league goal of the season in Tottenham’s 2-0 win over Brentford.

Spurs have been linked to RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande, the teenager currently impressing in the Bundesliga, whilst Tottenham have also scouted Franculino following his stunning performances for Midtjylland in the Europa League.

Perhaps more excitingly, Spurs are preparing to sign Marcus Rashford in 2026, with an exit from Manchester United looking increasingly likely.

What Joe Cole has said about Tottenham target Marcus Rashford

Following a difficult year or so at Man United, Rashford has embarked on two loan spells, firstly joining Aston Villa from January to May before making a switch to Barcelona this summer.

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Rashford has been exceptional since moving to the Spanish giants, with the 28-year-old producing 16 goal involvements in all competitions this term.

As it stands, Barca want to sign the England international permanently by triggering his £26million option to buy, although financial difficulties have seen Tottenham make a potential swoop.

Spurs are familiar with Rashford’s attacking qualities, having come up against him on several occasions, and could get a serious bargain by somehow persuading United to sell him to them.

Speaking in September after his brace against Newcastle United in the Champions League, Joe Cole lauded him as ‘unstoppable’, and that will excite supporters.

“When he’s at the top of his game, he can be unstoppable. We’ve just seen not enough nights like that. But it’s great to see him smiling and back at it,” Cole said on TNT Sports.

“When he’s at his best he’s an England starter, he could be a Barcelona starter, he could get into any team in the world, and you just want to see him enjoying his football again – it was great tonight.”

Where Rashford would fit in at Tottenham

On his day, Rashford is one of the best forwards on the planet and his best position is arguably as a left winger, cutting inside on his right foot.

That is where the Englishman could destroy defences at Spurs by isolating opposition full-backs and utilising his frightening pace and fleet-footed dribbling.

Currently, Frank chops and changes between Randal Kolo Muani, Wilson Odobert and Brennan Johnson, but Rashford is undoubtedly a huge upgrade on all three.

As it stands, a transfer for Rashford is a pipe dream – especially since it’s unlikely United would sell to a rival – though he would be an exceptional signing.

A player Tottenham loaned out in the summer has just sent a clear message to Thomas Frank.

Spurs loaned out six players during the last transfer window, and one of those was winger Mikey Moore, who joined Rangers.

The 18-year-old has largely struggled since moving to Ibrox, but did score his second goal for the club on Saturday in a 3-0 win against Kilmarnock as Rangers fans chanted Moore’s name.

The exciting winger is beginning to find his feet north of the border, and he isn’t the only one who is flourishing away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Luka Vuskovic scores bicycle kick for Hamburg vs Werder Bremen

Spurs loaned centre-back Luka Vuskovic to Hamburger SV in the summer, in a bid to give the youngster regular first-team football at a club in one of Europe’s top five leagues.

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So far, the teenager has had a dream few months in Germany, showcasing his talents at both ends of the pitch.

While Vuskovic won the Bundesliga Rookie Award for the second month running in November, the Croatia under-21 international has stolen the headlines in attack.

In his 11th league appearance of the season against Werder Bremen, the 18-year-old scored a wonderful bicycle kick to help Hamburg secure a thrilling 3-2 victory.

Vuskovic demonstrated his athleticism with that moment of brilliance, and ahead of his return to Tottenham in the summer, the talented defender is giving himself every chance of playing a part in Frank’s plans.

Vuskovic is an upgrade on Kevin Danso

It’s become clear that Vuskovic has a long-term future at Tottenham, and the defender starring in the Bundesliga only reinforces his talent.

At the age of 18, the Croatian is developing into a complete centre-back, capable of distributing from the back and dominating physically.

Some supporters have even called for Vuskovic to return to the Lilywhites, and as it stands, he’s currently outperforming Kevin Danso, Tottenham’s third-choice central defender after Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.

Admittedly, Danso has only played 495 minutes in the top-flight, compared to his counterparts’ 900 minutes in the Bundesliga, but he’s still outclassed his teammate for blocks, aerials won and non-penalty goals in 2025/26.

So, with Vuskovic poised to return in the summer, Danso could find himself further down the pecking order.

Tottenham are closely monitoring Marcus Rashford’s difficult situation at Barcelona and have been given some hope of striking a deal.

Thomas Frank wants to be able to achieve success for the Lilywhites in the long term, and to do that, he will need new signings.

Tottenham have come close to signing Rashford in the past, but the Englishman decided to choose Barcelona as his loan destination after leaving Manchester United for a second time in the summer.

Spurs have struggled for goals at different stages of this season already, and it’s clear to see that Rashford would be a welcome addition at some point in the future.

Following the latest updates, Tottenham are “best-positioned” to sign the versatile forward.

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Tottenham prepare for 2026 move for Marcus Rashford

Joe Lewis has invested heavily in Spurs since the departure of Daniel Levy earlier this year, and wants to make statement signings.

Rashford is someone who interests the Lilywhites, and his form this season proves that the winger could still be a fantastic player in the Premier League.

According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Tottenham will look to sign Rashford in 2026 if the winger returns to Manchester United.

The Lilywhites are closely monitoring his situation at Barcelona, as the Catalan side face financial difficulties.

Barca are unsure if they will trigger his buy option due to the limited funds available and upgrades on other positions seen as more important, potentially opening the door for Tottenham.

But the interest in Rashford may prove telling on one man’s future at N17.

Thomas Frank may be unsure on Mathys Tel

Tottenham beat Brentford 2-0 on Saturday, in an attacking display which showcased some of the most fluid football seen at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season.

However, Frank opted to start Randal Kolo Muani at left-wing, and Mathys Tel was an unused substitute.

Kolo Muani is naturally a striker, so to see Tel not even get a single minute may speak volumes about what Frank thinks of the wide man.

It’s an interesting situation, and one that is sure to develop further, as there’s a high chance we could see Rashford in a Tottenham shirt in 2026.

Mikey Moore had a successful return from injury at Rangers on Saturday as the Scottish side beat Kilmarnock 3-0.

Moore joined Rangers on loan from Spurs during the summer transfer window, but has had a disappointing first few months at Ibrox.

Following his poor start to the season, Tottenham were urged to recall Moore and send him elsewhere in January.

However, after four matches out injured, the 18-year-old marked his return to the Rangers squad with a 15-minute substitute appearance and a goal against Kilmarnock, while also having one ruled out.

Rangers fans showing Mikey Moore some love

Moore showed some of his undoubted potential against Kilmarnock, receiving the ball on the half-turn and driving towards goal, before firing a shot into the bottom corner.

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The Spurs loanee thought he had his second of the evening, after executing a deft chip over the goalkeeper, but VAR ruled that there was an offside offence in the build-up.

Rangers fans were delighted with Moore’s cameo appearance, and even came up with a new chant for the youngster, repurposing the song they had used for former Gers striker Michael Mols.

Speaking after the game, the winger revealed that it was “unbelievable” to hear the love from the supporters.

Moore said: “To hear the fans singing a song about me was unbelievable. I didn’t expect to have a song after a few games.

“It was really good, and if I score a few more goals, then hopefully I will hear it some more.”

Tottenham supporters must replicate Rangers fans

Moore has been tipped to be a future star for Tottenham, and there will be a weight of expectation on his shoulders when he returns to North London.

However, the Spurs faithful must ensure that they give the teenager enough love when his loan spell at Rangers finishes, in order to get the best out of him.

After his performance against Kilmarnock, it is clear that Moore thrives when receiving support from the fans.

Tottenham could do a lot worse than making up their own song for the attacker upon his return to the club.

Yves Bissouma is never far from trouble at Tottenham, and he could finally see the consequences of his actions.

This isn’t the first time the 29-year-old has been in the spotlight for the wrong reasons, as Bissouma was caught inhaling nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, in August last year.

It’s a Class C drug, and if caught supplying it, offenders can face a 14-year prison sentence.

The midfielder apologised for a “severe lack of judgement” last year, but has clearly been unable to learn from his mistakes, having been spotted doing it again, with investigations underway.

Bissouma has likely played his last game for Tottenham, and more importantly, his last game in the Premier League, given he cannot be trusted.

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Yves Bissouma fails Tottenham’s attempts at rehabilitation

Bissouma is currently out injured with a serious ligament issue, but that’s now the least of his problems.

Thomas Frank isn’t keen on Bissouma, which now makes the latter’s Tottenham exit seem inevitable.

Even if the midfielder is allowed to play football again, it’s highly unlikely that a Premier League club will take the risk of signing him.

According to The Sun on Saturday, Tottenham have started an investigation into Bissouma.

The footage that has emerged has come from November this year, after the Mali international invited a woman to a party in London.

Internal figures at Spurs sent him to the FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence in Qatar for rehabilitation on his drug issue, and he’s let the Lilywhites down clearly.

Tottenham’s option on Bissouma

The problem for Spurs here is that Bissouma has now potentially committed a repeated offence involving the substance.

The FA will also look into this matter, and because it’s not the first time that Bissouma has been involved with nitrous oxide, they could impose a heavy fine, a longer playing suspension, or even a lifetime ban.

Still, he is under contract at Tottenham until the end of this season, and the Lilywhites need to make a decision.

There’s a chance that the Lilywhites can negotiate a reduced payoff if they were to terminate Bissouma’s contract, but they would need to reach an agreement with him and his representatives.

Either way, it’s highly unlikely that he is seen again.