Tottenham injury update: Mohammed Kudus, Lucas Bergvall and Dominic Solanke latest news and return dates | OneFootball

Spurs sweating on fitness of key players ahead of Arsenal showdown

Tottenham have several looming injury issues ahead of the north London derby.

Spurs were also without Mohammed Kudus before the international break and also lost Randal Kolo Muani to a jaw injury.

With that in mind, here is a look at the latest Tottenham injury news..

Mohammed Kudus

Mohammed Kudus missed games against Copenhagen and Manchester United before the international break with what Thomas Frank described as “a knock”.

After Kudus was ruled out of the Champions League win over Copenhagen, he could not face Manchester United after Frank had said he was “touch and go” to return.

Comeback trail: Mohammed Kudus

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Kudus was then left out of the Ghana squad but Frank said he was “very confident” that he “should be available for the next one”.

The £55million summer signing from West Ham has been at Hotspur Way over the international break and Spurs expect him to be fit to face Arsenal.

Potential return date: November 23 vs Arsenal (A)

Lucas Bergvall

Lucas Bergvall has been sidelined since suffering concussion against Chelsea on November 1.

Bergvall was forced off after just seven minutes of the 1-0 defeat and then missed games against Copenhagen and Manchester United due to concussion protocols.

The midfielder joined up with the Sweden squad and was expected to be fine to return against Arsenal.

Concussed: Lucas Bergvall

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But Bergvall left the Sweden camp early after suffering a setback in his recovery, in a major fitness worry for Spurs ahead of the north London derby.

Swedish FA executive Stefan Pettersson said: "We had agreed with Tottenham's doctor to do some tests during the week and then run at full speed so that Lucas would feel it properly.

“When there was a reaction, there was no hesitation. We don't want to take any risks."

Potential return date: November

Pape Matar Sarr

Pape Matar Sarr handed Spurs another injury worry when he was forced off playing for Senegal on Saturday.

Sarr was substituted in the first half following a heavy challenge as Senegal lost to Brazil at Emirates Stadium.

Senegal manager Pape Thiaw said: “He got hit and then he didn’t feel well, so as a precaution he preferred to come off, but I don’t think it’s a big deal.”

Sarr will be assessed by Spurs this week.

Potential return date: Unknown

Dominic Solanke

Dominic Solanke has been sidelined since suffering an ankle injury in pre-season.

Frank said before the international break that Spurs hoped this fortnight will prove significant in his progress.

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"I think the international break will be the big deciding factor because we have two weeks there to push in the next steps," Frank said.

But when Solanke will be ready to return remains very much up in the air.

Potential return date: Unknown

Randal Kolo Muani

Randal Kolo Muani has struggled for fitness since joining Spurs on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, and has most recently been struck down with a jaw injury.

It saw him ruled out of contention to represent France in the November international break.

Reports claim he does not require surgery on the injury, though he could still face six to eight weeks on the sidelines as he recovers.

With that said, no definitive timeline has yet been revealed.

Potential return date: Unknown

Archie Gray

Archie Gray has now missed three Spurs matches since picking up a calf injury in training in late October.

No timeline has yet been confirmed for his return, though he is expected to spend at least a month on the sidelines as he recovers.

Potential return date: December

Radu Dragusin

Radu Dragusin’s recovery from an ACL tear has come on in leaps and bounds over the international break.

He made his grand return to the pitch, playing 45 minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Leyton Orient - his first minutes since January.

Back in the fold: Radu Dragusin

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He was not involved in either of Romania’s matches over the international break, but it is hoped he will join back up with the Spurs first team when they reconvene at Hotspur Way.

Speaking after facing Orient, he said: "It felt good, first minutes in 10 months out, finally minutes in the legs and I just have to build on this."

Potential return date: November 23 vs Arsenal (A)

Dejan Kulusevski

Dejan Kulusevski is also closing in on a return, having spent months on the sidelines with a patella injury, for which he underwent surgery after the Europa League final.

Destiny Udogie shared a video of Kulusevski training on grass during the international break, suggesting he is closing in on a return, and Frank has said there is a “good chance” of him playing again before the new year.

Potential return date: December

Recovering: Dejan Kulusevski

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Kota Takai

Young Japanese defender Kota Takai has been injured for his entire Tottenham tenure. He is yet to appear for the club since moving to north London from Kawasaki Frontale in the summer, but he is finally closing in on a return.

Speaking ahead of the derby defeat by Chelsea, Frank delivered this update on his fitness: “Quad. He is about to be training soon.”

Potential return date: Late November/December

Ben Davies

Ben Davies appeared to be closing in on a return to competitive action when he received a call-up to represent Wales in this international break, but he was forced to leave camp early with a hamstring issue.

It is a reaggravation of an injury which has kept him sidelined since October.

Frank said at the time that the injury would keep him out for “four or five weeks,” but no update has recently been offered.

Potential return date: Late November/December

Yves Bissouma

Yves Bissouma is yet to play for Spurs this season. He missed the Super Cup for disciplinary reasons and was injured shortly after.

He recovered in time to represent Mali in October, but was injured again and stretchered off moments after his reintroduction.

He has since undergone surgery and is once again in recovery.

Frank said: “Biss, unfortunately, had a situation with the national team, I think everyone saw that, so he got a ligament injury to his ankle that will keep him out for weeks."

Potential return date: Unknown

James Maddison

James Maddison is expected to miss most of the season since undergoing surgery on a torn ACL sustained in a pre-season meeting with Newcastle.