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One of Tottenham Hotspur’s young talents out on loan has just suffered an injury during his loan spell away from the club.

Tottenham have several big-name players out on loan who have been performing very well, but one of them has suffered a big blow.

Yang Min-hyeok has been impressing at Portsmouth; meanwhile, Luka Vuskovic has also done very well out in the Bundesliga.

However, a youngster who has gone under the radar at Spurs could be set for a ‘lengthy spell’ on the sidelines with an injury.

Tottenham’s George Abbott suffers a quad injury at Wycombe

Tottenham Hotspur loanee George Abbott has suffered a quad injury on loan at Wycombe Wanderers and could need surgery.

Abbott, who’s been called ‘versatile’, had been playing so well for the League One side, but now he will be out for quite some time.

At this stage, it is unclear whether the midfielder will need to undergo surgery, but he is set to miss a few months at least.

This season, the 20-year-old has made 14 appearances for Michael Duff’s team and had been making great progress.

The youngster enjoyed a great loan spell at Notts County last term and there was a hope that he could enjoy another strong loan spell at Wycombe.

During pre-season, Abbott won Tottenham’s running drill as he clocked the fastest kilometre compared to any other Spurs player.

The North London club and Wycombe will now be hoping that the youngster can make a speedy recovery after his strong start to life at the Adams Park Stadium.

Tottenham’s Tyrese Hall scores winning goal on loan at Notts County

Another Tottenham loanee who has been impressing on loan is Tyrese Hall, with the midfielder currently at Notts County.

The 20-year-old made it five goals in his last five games for the club with a late winner away at Barnet on Saturday afternoon.

Hall broke the deadlock in the 94th minute to secure three points for Notts County and move them up into ninth place in League Two.

Xavi Simons had another frustrating afternoon in Tottenham Hotspur colours as he disappointed in the 2-1 defeat at home to Aston Villa.

The 22-year-old hasn’t quite found his feet in English football since arriving from RB Leipzig in a deal worth around £51 million.

Glenn Hoddle hopes Simons will shine eventually at Spurs, but another underwhelming display against Villa will leave question marks over his signing.

Right now, there is a worrying trend which is emerging from Simons and Tottenham Hotspur supporters are starting to grow concerned.

Tottenham fans express Xavi Simons frustrations vs Aston Villa

Tottenham fans have been expressing their frustrations towards Xavi Simons’ unwillingness to take a shot as he disappointed against Aston Villa.

TBR Football understands that Tottenham really likes Simons, so perhaps supporters will need to show some patience, but the signs aren’t too promising.

The winger failed to muster a single effort at goal in the defeat to Villa, despite working his way into some good positions in front of goal.

Simons was eventually hauled off after 79 minutes for Lucas Bergvall, but he can’t count himself as fortunate to have stayed on for so long.

Creatively, the youngster also struggled to make much happen for his team, with just one key pass made against Unai Emery’s team.

Tottenham fans wanted Simons in the number ten and have got their wish over recent weeks, but he’s not really taken his chance there just yet.

During the game against Villa, Spurs supporters took to X to share their frustrations towards the former Barcelona and PSG youth star.

One fan said: “Xavi Simons hit that rocket against England at the Euros and then just decided to never shoot again.”

“Simons gotta be more authoritative, man, shoot the ball,” stated another Spurs supporter.

There was further criticism for the midfielder: “Xavi Simons takes no responsibility when he had a clear shot but decides to pass the ball out wide.”

Finally, another added: “I’d drop Xavi for the next game, he was shocking again today, it’s like playing with 10 men, even Odobert has done more.”

Frank must now consider whether to use Simons again in the number ten role, or whether he looks to use Bergvall or Pape Matar Sarr there instead.

Thomas Frank must change Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha partnership

One of the first changes Thomas Frank needs to make is to switch up the double pivot of Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha.

Joe Hart praised Bentancur and Palhinha, but it’s clear that when Spurs are facing teams who sit deep, they need a more creative option in there.

The midfield duo are good defensive options, but when it comes to progressing the ball forward, Frank’s team are left with real problems with them in there together.

Frank has a plethora of midfield options who could replace either one of them, especially Archie Gray, who has shown he deserves his chance.

Thomas Frank has now confirmed why Tottenham Hotspur defender Destiny Udogie is missing from the Premier League match against Aston Villa.

The Italian international was mysteriously left out of Tottenham Hotspur’s squad against Aston Villa, with Djed Spence starting at left-back.

The North London club returns from the international break looking to build on the 2-1 win over Leeds United, in which Udogie impressed.

Tottenham fans will be concerned about the 22-year-old, given his previous injury record and Thomas Frank has now been speaking about why he is absent.

Thomas Frank confirms Destiny Udogie knee injury

Frank has confirmed that Destiny Udogie misses Tottenham’s clash with Aston Villa due to a knee injury, reports George Sessions.

But the issue is believed to be only ‘minor’, and Spurs will be hopeful that the defender will be able to make a swift return to action.

Speaking about the injury, Frank told Sky Sports: “He came back from international duty with a minor irritation in the knee, so that just keeps him out for this game.”

The Italian international suffered the issue away on duty with the national team and Frank claims he will just be missing for this match.

Last season, Udogie struggled with injuries, and now he has suffered another setback, which hopefully is only minor.

Spurs face a very busy run of football, with games against Monaco, Everton, Newcastle and Chelsea just around the corner.

Spence is a more than capable replacement for Udogie; therefore, concern at this stage won’t be too high at the North London club.

Xavi Simons starts in number ten for Tottenham vs Aston Villa

One of the most exciting bits of team news from Spurs’ line-up is that Xavi Simons starts in number ten after impressing there against Leeds.

The Dutch international produced one of his best displays by featuring in a central role at Elland Road, and in turn, Spurs looked much better in attack.

“I’ll keep saying it, he can play both positions. You never know what you’re going to get in terms of sometimes playing best from the left or sometimes best playing down the middle,” Frank said about Simons on Sky.

Mathys Tel, who scored against Leeds, keeps his place in the team against Villa and will be looking to build on his first goal of the season.

The 20-year-old enjoyed an impressive international break with France U-21s, scoring two and getting an assist.

Mathys Tel has not had the easiest spell at Tottenham Hotspur since making the switch from Bayern Munich, but he has been receiving advice from Harry Kane.

Tel scored his first Tottenham goal of the season just before the October international break in Spurs’ 2-1 win over Leeds United at Elland Road.

Recently, Alan Shearer hailed Tel’s ‘great attitude’, with the Frenchman having had to deal with the disappointment of being left out of Spurs’ Champions League squad.

Now, the 20-year-old has explained what Harry Kane has been telling him and how he can improve as a striker.

Harry Kane tells Mathys Tel to improve his finishing and positioning

Kane has told Mathys Tel that he can improve his finishing and positioning and has been offering him plenty of support.

Tel was omitted from Tottenham’s Champions League squad, but the youngster has not given up, and Kane has been helping him.

The pair played together during their time at Bayern Munich, before the young striker made the switch to Spurs back in January.

Kane helped convince Tel to join Tottenham in the first place after explaining to him the quality of the stadium, training ground and size of the club.

Speaking to the Telegraph, Tel admitted: “Harry Kane helped me a lot. Four days ago, he sent me a voice note, and we spoke together about how I can be better, about finishing, positioning in the box.

“He told me, ‘Whenever you want to call me, just call me. We’re going to talk together and try to find what is the best work for you’.”

Kane, who’s been linked with a Tottenham return, went through similar struggles in the early stages of his career following bad loan spells at Leyton Orient, Millwall, Norwich City and Leicester City.

But now, the 31-year-old is undoubtedly one of the best players in the world and Tel will be eager to follow a similar path.

Mathys Tel deserves his chance ahead of Richarlison at Tottenham

After opening his account for the season, Tel deserves his chance to start ahead of Richarlison at Tottenham.

The Brazilian produced two goals and one assist in his first two matches of the Premier League season, showing signs of getting back to his best.

But, Richarlison’s volatile form has been slammed, and now is the time for Thomas Frank to give Tel a run in the team.

Over the international break, the young Frenchman scored two goals and got one assist for France U-21 as his confidence continues to build.

Mikey Moore has not had the easiest time at Rangers so far, but the Tottenham Hotspur youngster produced a big moment against Dundee United.

Rangers were playing their first game since the sacking of Russell Martin, which came just before the latest international break.

It was another poor result for the Scottish giants, who were forced to salvage a draw at home to Dundee United.

But Mikey Moore was one of the players who played a key role in helping rescue a point for the Gers, and Spurs fans are hopeful he can now kick on.

Tottenham fans have Mikey Moore hope after his assist for Rangers

Tottenham Hotspur supporters are hoping that Moore can finally kick on at Rangers after he assisted James Tavernier’s equaliser against Dundee United.

The teenager came off the bench at Ibrox to set up the Rangers captain for a late equaliser at home to the Scottish Premiership’s fourth-place team.

Moore showed great strength to hold off the Dundee United defender, cut inside and pick out Tavernier, who smashed home his effort from inside the penalty area.

The winger now has two assists this season for Rangers, but he will certainly be hoping for more after coming off the bench to help save the team.

Moore scored a hat-trick for England U-19s during the October international break, which will have given him a nice confidence boost.

After the match, Spurs fans took to X to share their delight for the academy product and are hoping this can help ignite his loan at Rangers.

One Spurs supporter claimed: “Here we go. Hopefully, this is the start of more minutes and confidence for Mikey.”

“Mikey Moore comes on as an 83rd-minute sub and provides the cross and assist in the 87th minute to pull Rangers level against Dundee United. He’s one of our own,” stated another fan.

Another fan wrote: “Hope his fortunes improve there. Pleased he’s made an impact.”

There was even praise from Rangers’ support: “Mikey Moore, that’s what you’re here to do. Brilliant strength and good pass, that’s the assist we need.”

However, Tottenham could recall Moore in January should he continue to be left on the bench under the next manager.

TBR Football understands that Tottenham are concerned about Moore’s loan and are assessing the new managerial situation at the club.

Jamie Donley’s struggles on loan at Stoke City continue

Another player whose loan Spurs will need to assess is Jamie Donley, as he continues to struggle on loan at Stoke City.

Donley impressed on his debut for Stoke, but over recent weeks, the midfielder’s minutes have really dried up.

The 20-year-old has made just five appearances for the Potters and played just 49 minutes of football in the Championship this season.

Yang Min-hyeok’s loan at Portsmouth continues to go from strength to strength on the South coast, and Tottenham fans have made an interesting prediction about him.

The South Korean enjoyed an exciting evening in a Portsmouth shirt as he helped John Mousinho’s team to earn a point away at Leicester City.

Yang assisted John Swift’s equalising goal against the Foxes with a dazzling run which started from inside Portsmouth’s half.

Mousinho called Yang ‘very impressive’ after his goal against Middlesbrough just before the international break, and he’s now produced yet again for Pompey.

Tottenham fans think Yang Min-hyeok will do ‘big things’ at Spurs

Spurs supporters are predicting that Yang Min-hyeok will eventually do ‘big things’ in North London after impressing in Portsmouth’s 1-1 draw with Leicester.

The 19-year-old is on fire right now for Portsmouth with another strong performance and a third consecutive goal contribution.

Yang had a tough start at Portsmouth after making the loan switch, but now, he is quickly becoming a fans’ favourite at Fratton Park.

The Tottenham Hotspur young talent was one of Pompey’s best performers away at Leicester, and his assist was quite something.

The goal really showed how Yang’s confidence has started to grow in English football, as he is now prepared to run at defenders.

The winger was also very unlucky not to have found the back of the net himself after crashing an effort against the crossbar.

After the game, the Lilywhites’ fans took to X to share their admiration for the winger and are making exciting claims about him.

Another fan made a ‘big’ prediction about Yang, stating: “Written off as a club signing by many, but I think Yang will make it big for us.”

“My favourite prospect out on loan at the moment. Not sure what his ceiling is at this point, but I think his floor is already looking solid,” claimed another supporter.

There was yet more praise for Yang: “He has bags of potential. Just 19, so there’s so much time for him to get even better. When you look at our current left-wingers, it does make you think…”

Finally, another supporter added: “Yang is so calm on the ball, which is really surprising because people his age tend to be undisciplined. His ball striking is just insane, unlucky not to have a goal.”

Thomas Frank must consider using Yang Min-hyeok at Tottenham next season

Thomas Frank will be delighted to see the attacker’s progress, and he must consider using him at Tottenham next season.

Tottenham tried to sign Savinho during the summer transfer window in their bid to land a left winger, but perhaps they should be trusting the options they already have.

Mikey Moore is another young talent who will return to Spurs next summer, meaning they will have an array of left wingers.

Wilson Odobert looks to be finally finding his feet in North London and could become key in preventing Spurs from moving for other winger options.

There is a good feeling around Tottenham Hotspur at the moment, with the North London club having a strong start to the 2025-26 season.

Spurs manager Thomas Frank has instilled a positive atmosphere, while the side sit in the top four of the Premier League ahead of today’s clash with Aston Villa.

Tottenham signed Xavi Simons and a wealth of other players over the summer, with the Spurs fans desperate for the club to further invest in reinforcements come January.

The return of Fabio Paratici to Tottenham was confirmed this week, meaning an additional authority when it comes to transfers – one that Frank has been discussing ahead of the Villa clash.

Collective decision on transfers

Paratici is a big personality and has a sizeable reputation after his success at Juventus, with the Italian key in bringing the likes of Rodrigo Bentancur and Dejan Kulusevski to North London.

Frank will be keen to make the Tottenham squad his own after taking on the manager role in the summer, with recruitment a key component in that.

When asked who would have the final say on future transfers, the Spurs boss explained that he would certainly have an input alongside Paratici and Johan Lange.

“I always have a final say, you know that, of course, in the end,” the Tottenham boss told the club’s official website.

“It’s team work. The three of us need to agree and if one, let’s take an example, it doesn’t matter if it’s me, Fabio, and it’s very, very, very strong, ‘they should not be the player’, then that’s probably not that right.

“I’m pretty sure that we will find a good way to do it.”

Investment there and money to be spent

Tottenham announced earlier this month that the club’s owners had invested £100 million of additional capital, sparking hopes in the fans of further new players come January.

Frank is still finding his feet at the club but has had a positive start to life in North London, especially given the club have European football to negotiate this season also.

Paratici’s reputation for bringing quality players to the clubs he is involved with precedes him and the Italian was critical in Tottenham signing some of their most important current players.

Spurs supporters will want to see ambition in the transfer market in January and next summer, but it remains to be seen how a model where there are three decision-makers will work.

Jermaine Jenas says he once played with someone at Tottenham who was better than Luka Modric.

Jenas spent eight years with Spurs between 2005 and 2013 and was fortunate enough to work alongside several of the sport’s greatest midfielders.

Indeed, he dovetailed with the likes of Edgar Davids, Modric and Michael Carrick at club level, while he also featured next to Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard for England.

The player-turned-pundit was recently asked to reflect on his career and credited one world-class team-mate with making the lives of those around him so much easier.

Jermaine Jenas picks Michael Carrick as best midfielder

Ranking his best midfield partners for club and country, Jermaine Jenas chose Carrick as the winner.

He told the Beast Mode On podcast: “I think from playing with him at Spurs, seeing Michael at the peak of his powers controlling midfields in the way that he did, it gave everyone else more freedom.

“It gave Davids more freedom, it gave me more freedom. He absorbed so much pressure.”

The legendary Luka Modric was forced to settle for the runner-up spot, while Gerrard completed the top three. Lampard then came in fourth, with Davids in fifth.

Carrick made 75 appearances in total for Tottenham after joining in 2004, but moved on to Manchester United just two years later, winning five Premier League titles and the Champions League.

He was renowned for his intelligence on the pitch, and Rio Ferdinand thinks Carrick was smarter than Paul Scholes. Jermain Defoe also said he had the best footballing brain he’d seen.

Michael Carrick impressed with Tottenham’s midfield

Carrick, now a pundit after being sacked by Middlesbrough, delivered his verdict on Tottenham’s Champions League victory against Villarreal in September.

He was particularly impressed with Spurs’ strength in depth in midfield.

“[Joao] Palhinha came on when they needed a bit of solidarity, and then there will be games where he starts,” Carrick told Amazon Prime.

“It’s great, I said to Thomas [Frank] before the game, it’s great to have the option to decide what game suits what players, and I think it shows the strength in depth they’ve got.

“I think it’s a strong unit, that midfield.”

Tottenham Hotspur return to Premier League action on Sunday, with Thomas Frank’s men hosting Aston Villa.

Spurs have started the new campaign well, with Tottenham signing Xavi Simons and a host of other players over the summer and looking much improved in 2025-26.

Three points against an inconsistent Villa side would further Tottenham’s hopes of a top-four finish and help build momentum ahead of a busy fixture schedule.

And Tottenham fans could well be treated to a new signing making his Premier League debut in lilywhite.

Kolo Muani ready to contribute

Tottenham signed Randal Kolo Muani on loan from Paris Saint-Germain late in the transfer window, with the France international labelled by Frank as a ‘quality player’ at the time.

However, the versatile forward has been limited to only one substitute appearance so far for his new club, which came in the 1-0 Champions League win over Villarreal last month.

Kolo Muani has been struggling with a dead leg, but with the former Juventus attacker training throughout the international break, he looks set to be available to feature against Villa.

Through the middle or out wide?

In the absence of the injured Dominic Solanke, Brazilian striker Richarlison or Mathys Tel have been leading the line for Spurs this season.

However, Kolo Muani provides a different option for Spurs in the centre forward role – one that brings energy and a willingness to run in-behind defences.

The Frenchman is versatile enough to play in a wide position and Frank may be tempted to try him on the left wing against Villa.

Kolo Muani’s experience and goal record should mean Tottenham fans are excited to see him in action – but just where the PSG loanee features will be very interesting viewing.

Tottenham are preparing to make radical changes to their current structure as the club begins a new era under Fabio Paratici.

Spurs confirmed the return of Paratici as sporting director on Wednesday, as he will resume his role following a 30-month ban imposed by FIFA for financial irregularities.

The Italian began his two-and-a-half-year ban in 2023 after he was charged for financial misconduct for his spell at Juventus – he will now begin a new chapter in North London.

CEO Vinai Venkatesham pushed to bring Paratici back to the club, and now it appears his presence will usher in a long-awaited change.

Tottenham are set to make changes to their wage structure

The Telegraph reported on what ENIC’s £100 million investment into Spurs will mean for the club as the ownership plans to match the ambition of the supporters.

Journalist Matt Law writes: “Those close to the Lewis family insist that how Tottenham spend their money will be just as important as how much the club splash out on transfers. Indeed, there have been indications there could be a shift in policy over the strict wage bill that held the club back under Levy.”

Daniel Levy’s departure from Tottenham after 25 years in North London came as a shock to the supporters, but the Lewis family are believed to have welcomed the change.

Following the Europa League triumph in May, which ended Tottenham’s 17-year wait for silverware, there has been a dramatic shift in how the owners view the club’s long-term future.

Thomas Frank has performed a phenomenal job since succeeding Ange Postecoglou this summer as his side sit only two points adrift of league leaders Arsenal after the international break.

The recent nine-figure injection into the club’s coffers is expected to kickstart continued investment, aiming to challenge for more silverware under the new regime.

Fabio Paratici has a proven track record at Tottenham

During the Italian’s initial spell with the Lilywhites, he acquired a host of top-level talent, which is now the cornerstone of Frank’s side.

Although Spurs are coming off the back of their worst Premier League finish since the 1993/94 campaign, the players have started to show their true potential throughout the opening weeks of the season.

And this is largely down to several players signed by Paratici who have established themselves as key players at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The supporters will undoubtedly be excited that the club is in safe hands.