Tottenham defender could miss majority of the season due to injury | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur’s injury woes continue to mount as the club faces the prospect of being without one of their key defenders for an extended period.

Radu Dragusin, who has struggled with injuries in the past, could now be sidelined for most of the season, leading Tottenham to urgently consider new defensive options before the transfer window closes.

The club's injury troubles have left manager Ange Postecoglou scrambling to make some crucial late signings.

Spurs have been dealing with a relentless series of injuries to their squad, and just when one player returns, another seems to fall victim.

In a Europa League clash against Elfsborg, Micky van de Ven made his return to the side, but it was a bittersweet occasion as Dragusin picked up an injury early in the second half.

Postecoglou's concerns have grown, with the possibility that Dragusin’s injury could rule him out for a significant portion of the season, making a new centre-back acquisition more urgent.

Radu Dragusin could face extended absence

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Tottenham is still waiting to determine the full extent of Dragusin's injury, but reports suggest that it could be a long-term issue.

According to The Telegraph, the club is now facing the real possibility that the 22-year-old could miss the majority of the remaining season.

With the transfer window nearing its closure, Spurs are now scrambling to sign a new defender to fill the gap left by Dragusin’s potential absence.

This injury crisis has highlighted the club’s need to strengthen their defensive ranks in the final hours of the window.

The importance of a new centre-back for Spurs

In addition to Dragusin, key defenders such as Van de Ven and Cristian Romero have also faced injury setbacks, putting further strain on the team’s defensive options.

Tottenham’s playing style under Postecoglou requires specific attributes from their centre-backs—speed, strong one-on-one defending, and the ability to play out from the back.

As such, finding the right player in a short time frame has proven to be a challenge.

With their defensive depth already compromised, Tottenham is reportedly looking at Chelsea's Axel Disasi as a potential target.

A move for the French defender could be the solution to Spurs’ mounting injury concerns. As Postecoglou looks to bolster his backline, the urgency to secure a new signing has never been more pressing.