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Spurs injury update as key players edge closer to return

Spurs building momentum amid injury concerns

Tottenham’s 3-0 win at Everton on Sunday carried an important sense of relief. It was not only about the three points or Micky van de Ven’s brace, but also about reasserting confidence in a squad still coping with a lengthy injury list. Nine first-team players remain sidelined, and while Thomas Frank has refused to dwell on absences, the situation has tested the club’s resilience in the opening months of the campaign.

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Sunday’s result marked Spurs as the first team to win at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium, a performance that balanced discipline and control despite missing senior figures such as Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie and Dominic Solanke. Frank’s measured tone after the victory suggested cautious optimism that reinforcements are on the horizon.

Romero leads defensive recovery

Cristian Romero’s absence was felt most keenly during the recent defeat to Aston Villa, when the captain withdrew during the warm-up due to an adductor issue. Initially included in the starting lineup, he was later ruled out after medical staff advised against risking further damage.

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Speaking after the match, Frank assured supporters that it was a “minor” problem, and updates this week have been encouraging. “Cuti just walked out on the grass running [with] some of the performance guys,” the Spurs boss said. “So positive, progressing, no time frame, but I don’t expect it to be a longer one.”

Romero’s leadership remains central to Spurs’ defensive structure, and his steady recovery could not come at a better time. With important fixtures approaching, including domestic and European commitments, Frank’s side will welcome their captain’s return in November.

Solanke and Udogie making progress

Up front, Dominic Solanke continues to work his way back from a minor ankle operation that curtailed his pre-season momentum. The forward has been gradually increasing his workload, much to the satisfaction of the coaching staff. “Dominic, positive, he’s taking steps in the right direction every day,” Frank said before the Everton win. “Was on the grass again today on his own, but has now a sustainable amount of pitch session in him on his own, so it’s progressing forward.”

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Destiny Udogie, who has been absent for two matches following a knee injury on international duty, is also edging closer to recovery. Though not yet back on the grass, Frank described his situation as “not a longer one”, indicating that the Italian full-back should rejoin full training in the coming weeks. Both players are pencilled in for potential November returns, giving Spurs a significant boost on both flanks.

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Long-term issues add to challenge

There are, however, longer-term absences that continue to frustrate Spurs’ progress. Radu Dragusin’s rehabilitation from a serious knee injury has now entered its ninth month, though his tentative return to training has lifted spirits. Romania’s national team have shown interest in recalling him, but Spurs have prioritised patience over haste.

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Yves Bissouma’s situation remains more complex. After disciplinary issues kept him out of the early season fixtures, he suffered a ligament injury while on international duty with Mali. Frank confirmed that the setback “will keep him out for weeks.” Meanwhile, Dejan Kulusevski’s recovery from knee surgery continues, with the winger targeting a December return. James Maddison, however, faces a much longer road back after ACL surgery, which could rule him out until summer 2026.

For Frank, managing these absences while maintaining momentum has become a tactical exercise in adaptability. The club’s depth, bolstered by recent signings and academy integration, is being stretched but not broken.