Tottenham injury update: Xavi Simons, Dominic Solanke, Destiny Udogie latest news and return dates | OneFootball

Significant fears for attacking duo after Wolves win

Tottenham have lost Xavi Simons to a serious knee injury, and are sweating over the fitness of Dominic Solanke after Saturday’s huge win over Wolves.

The injuries marred an otherwise huge three points secure at Molineux, which kept Spurs’ survival hopes alive.

There are also concerns over Destiny Udogie and Pape Matar Sarr ahead of Sunday’s trip to Aston Villa.

With that in mind, here is all the latest Tottenham injury news and potential return dates...

Xavi Simons

Xavi Simons suffered a very serious knee injury during Saturday’s vital win over Wolves.

The Dutch star appeared to jar his knee in the turf when trying to regain his balance, and promptly collapsed to the pitch in agony.

A lengthy spell of treatment followed pitchside before Simons tried and failed to walk, and was then stretchered off the pitch.

Simons has now confirmed that his season is over, along with his World Cup in devastating news for player, club and country.

“They say life can be cruel and today it feels that way. My season has come to an abrupt end and I’m just trying to process it,” Simons wrote on Instagram.

Simons is expected to be sidelined for a lengthy period, potentially not returning before the end of 2026.

Dominic Solanke

A blow for Spurs and Solanke during the first half at Wolves as the striker pulled up while challenging for the ball.

It looked innocuous at the time, but Solanke reached for a knee and required treatment on the pitch before being replaced by Richarlison.

Ruled out: Destiny Udogie will play no part for Tottenham against Wolves

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Destiny Udogie

Destiny Udogie has picked up a new muscle injury.

The left-back, who only recently returned from a hamstring issue has struggled for fitness throughout his time at Spurs so far.

In an injury-hit campaign, Udogie has now missed 13 games this season with two separate hamstring injuries.

Udogie started both of De Zerbi’s first two games in charge, and hopes to return against Aston Villa.

“Destiny has a problem. I think he can't play tomorrow,” the Spurs head coach confirmed on Friday.

“I'm sorry because he played a great first half [against Brighton]. The second half as well, but the first one was great.

“But we have Spence, Souza is available to come with us, it's not a big problem. I hope Destiny can be available next week in Villa Park.”

Potential return date: Aston Villa (a) on May 3, 2026

Pape Matar Sarr

Pape Matar Sarr remains sidelined with a shoulder injury.

The midfielder picked up the issue during the international break, but was able to return against Sunderland to play around half an hour.

However, the issue remains troublesome and ruled him out of the draw with Brighton and trip to Wolves.

“He felt pain in the shoulder and this week he didn't work with the group,” De Zerbi confirmed.

It remains to be seen when Sarr will return.

Potential return date: Unknown

Cristian Romero

Cristian Romero is out for the season after suffering a serious knee injury against Sunderland last weekend.

He collided with Antonin Kinsky following a push from Brian Brobbey, and was forced off, with De Zerbi later confirming he would not return this campaign and is in a race to be fit for the World Cup.

“I don’t know if there is a chance to play one game, two games, I don’t know. I hope so. But I don’t know,” De Zerbi said on Friday afternoon.

As rumours claiming Romero may leave the club this summer gather pace, there is every chance he has already played his last match in a Tottenham shirt.

It has since been ruled that Brobbey should have been sent off for the challenge.

Potential return date: August 2026

Mohammed Kudus is out for the season

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Mohammed Kudus

Mohammed Kudus, who has been out since January, will not play again for Spurs this season after suffering an injury setback.

Spurs confirmed in a statement at the start of April that they were assessing whether the Ghana international would need to undergo surgery.

But when pressed on whether the club had made a decision, Roberto De Zerbi said he had yet to speak to the doctors.

“I don’t know [if Kudus will require surgery],” he told reporters last week. “Not spoken with the doctor about the Kudus situation.”

Guglielmo Vicario

Tottenham hope to welcome goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario back to training this week after hernia surgery.

The procedure was timed so as to disrupt the Italian’s campaign as little as possible, but he has now missed three Premier League matches.

De Zerbi has described him as an ‘important character’ and will hope to welcome him back into contention next week’s trip to Aston Villa.

Antonin Kinsky has been starting between the sticks in his absence.

Potential return date: Aston Villa (a) on May 3, 2026

Dejan Kulusevski hopes to be fit in time for the World Cup despite not playing a minute of competitive football this season

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Dejan Kulusevski

Dejan Kulusevski is still aiming to be fit to play for Sweden at the World Cup.

Kulusevski has not played for Tottenham since undergoing surgery on a patella injury in May 2025, and last underwent further surgery on his knee in February this year.

He is yet to return to training, and Roberto De Zerbi hopes the play is soon able to get back on the pitch for club or country.

"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,” De Zerbi said in his pre-match press conference on Friday..

“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."

Potential return date: June 2026

James Maddison

James Maddison has now featured in back-to-back matchday squad without getting on the pitch.

De Zerbi confirmed ahead of the trip to Wolves that the midfielder is still not ready to play, as his rehabilitation from a serious knee injury continues, but will continue to be named on the bench to has a boost for his team-mates.

"He felt pain [last week], but it's not such an important problem,” the Spurs head coach said of Maddison.

“It's important if he plays or not. It doesn't matter, it's better if he plays for sure, but also as a guy, as a leader, as a positive guy.

“Inside my dressing room I want to see nice people, positive people, and it's important also for his team-mates."

Maddison is stil hoping to play again this season but getting on the pitch is still a little while away.

Wilson Odobert saw his season cut short when he suffered an ACL rupture against Newcastle in February.

He underwent surgery and is now undergoing rehabilitation at Hotspur Way. He will remain sidelined until the end of 2026.

Potential return date: Autumn 2026

Ben Davies broke his ankle during the January defeat to West Ham.

As he is out of contract in the summer, it is likely he has played his final game for the club.