Tottenham XI vs Frankfurt: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Champions League | OneFootball

Spurs without two more key players for crucial clash in Germany

Porro was substituted at half-time during Spurs’ 2-2 draw with Burnley at the weekend, with Frank saying afterwards that the Spaniard’s workload was being managed.

Micky van de Ven has also been ruled out of Wednesday night’s game against Frankfurt with a “minor” injury, but Frank says he hopes to have the Dutch defender available against City at the weekend.

“Pedro has a hamstring injury and will be out for four weeks,” Frank said. “Micky has something minor and hasn't travelled, but could be available for City.”

In more positive news, Tottenham have been boosted by the returns of Joao Palhinha and Pape Matar Sarr in midfield. With Conor Gallagher and Yves Bissouma ineligible against Frankfurt, Spurs are stretched for options in the centre of the park.

So the sight of Palhinha, who has missed Spurs’ last three games, and Africa Cup of Nations winner Sarr in training on Tuesday will have come as a welcome relief for Frank.

Randal Kolo Muani and Wilson Odobert should also be available for selection after travelling to Frankfurt later than planned after a minor car accident.

Radu Dragusin, new £13million signing Souza and Mathys Tel are also ineligible, with Dominic Solanke taking Tel’s place in Spurs’ Champions League squad last week.

James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohammed Kudus, Lucas Bergvall, Ben Davies and Richarlison remain out as Spurs, who have 14 senior players unavailable in total, look to seal automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16.

They travel to Frankfurt knowing that a win will see them avoid a nervy two-legged knockout play-off tie.

Predicted Tottenham XI (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Spence, Romero, Danso, Udogie; Palhinha, Gray; Odobert, Simons, Kolo Muani; Solanke

Injured: Maddison, Kulusevski, Bentancur, Kudus, Richarlison, Davies, Bergvall, Porro, Van de Ven

Ineligible: Tel, Gallagher, Dragusin, Bissouma, Souza

Time and date: 8pm GMT on Wednesday January 28, 2026

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