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Tottenham Hotspur Injury Update Ahead of Aston Villa Clash

Tottenham Hotspur supporters finally have reasons for cautious optimism. Thomas Frank is beginning to welcome back key figures to his squad, with several long-term absentees edging closer to a return. Spurs sit third in the Premier League after that crucial 2-1 win away at Leeds, and with Aston Villa visiting this weekend, the timing could not be better for an injection of fresh personnel.

Below is the latest Tottenham Hotspur Injury Update with return dates and context for each player.

Solanke Nearing Return but Still Uncertain

Dominic Solanke’s second season in north London has been hampered by a persisting ankle problem. He has not featured since the 2-0 victory at Manchester City in August. The striker briefly raised hopes by returning to team training, only for the club to later confirm that he required surgery.

Frank revealed that the procedure “went well”, yet there remains no concrete timeline. Supporters are hopeful he will be available in November, although that depends on how he responds to full-contact sessions. Tottenham need his physical presence up front, so patience will be required.

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Kolo Muani Pushing for Aston Villa Appearance

Randal Kolo Muani’s Deadline Day arrival from Paris Saint-Germain created a buzz. A dead leg halted his momentum, keeping him sidelined for five straight fixtures. Encouraging signs have emerged though, with the Frenchman back in training over the international break.

He reportedly completed 45 minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Watford, giving Frank another attacking option. His Potential return date: October 19, vs Aston Villa (H). Spurs will hope his explosive pace can trouble Unai Emery’s defence immediately.

Midfield Reinforcements Edging Closer

Yves Bissouma has endured a difficult period. Left out for disciplinary reasons in August, his comeback was halted by a knee problem. He featured briefly for Mali against Madagascar, only to suffer another setback and be stretchered off. That leaves his Potential return date: Unknown.

Dejan Kulusevski has also been unavailable all season following patella surgery before the Europa League final in May. Yet Frank sounded upbeat recently. He said there was a “good chance” of Kulusevski returning before Christmas and described the situation as “hopefully not too far away”. His Potential return date: Late 2025.

Defensive Options Growing Stronger

Kota Takai is still waiting for his competitive debut after sustaining a plantar fascia injury in pre-season. Training sessions have been positive according to Frank, who noted the defender was getting “better and better”. His Potential return date: October 19, vs Aston Villa (H).

Radu Dragusin has been back in team drills since last month. Recovering from an ACL injury suffered in January, he is being eased back gradually. Frank said earlier in the autumn that he was “a few weeks” away from contention. His Potential return date: Late October.

James Maddison remains the longest-term absentee. The midfielder ruptured his ACL during the pre-season tour against Newcastle and is expected to miss the entire campaign. His Potential return date: Summer 2026.

Thomas Frank will not rush any player back, yet the overall tone inside Tottenham Hotspur is undeniably more positive. With Villa approaching, the sight of returning internationals back in full training is the boost fans have craved.