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Tottenham Hotspur Face Injury Setbacks Ahead of Premier League Opener

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to begin their 2025-26 Premier League season under Thomas Frank, yet several key players are battling injuries. Supporters will be eager to know the latest on James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and others as Spurs aim to hit the ground running.

James Maddison Suffers Major Blow

Tottenham Hotspur’s plans have been disrupted by a serious injury to James Maddison. The midfielder ruptured his ACL in last week’s pre-season friendly against Newcastle, forcing him to undergo surgery.

A club statement confirmed, “His surgery will take place in the coming days and, following that, James will then begin his rehabilitation with our medical team. Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur wishes James a full and speedy recovery. We will be supporting him every step of the way.”

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The timing is especially damaging given Maddison’s influence in midfield. No exact return date has been confirmed, but he is expected to be sidelined until April 2026.

Dejan Kulusevski’s Long Road Back

Dejan Kulusevski remains unavailable after undergoing surgery on his patella in May. Thomas Frank offered an early update in July, saying, “I don’t like to put a timeline on it [but] put it this way: he’s not ready for the first game of the season.”

The Swedish international has shown signs of progress, recently posting a social media clip juggling a football with the caption, “First time since May.” However, Frank has made it clear that his return is still some way off, with late 2025 a realistic target.

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Given his creativity and work rate, Kulusevski’s absence is a significant challenge for Spurs, particularly in matches requiring a breakthrough against deep defensive lines.

Destiny Udogie Close to Group Training

Destiny Udogie has been nursing a knee injury picked up last month, which saw him miss Tottenham’s pre-season tour of Asia. Speaking before the Super Cup, Frank said, “Destiny is closer and getting closer to train with the group.” While his return date remains unclear, there is optimism he could rejoin full training soon.

Other Squad Concerns

Radu Dragusin is continuing his recovery from an ACL injury suffered in January. “I had to learn how to walk again… I can’t wait to be back with the boys,” he explained, underlining his determination to return before the end of the year.

Summer signing Kota Takai is sidelined with a plantar fascia injury, while Manor Solomon’s pre-season was wiped out by another fitness setback. Bryan Gil, recovering from knee ligament surgery, is also yet to rejoin the squad.

With the season about to begin, Thomas Frank must navigate these absences while integrating new arrivals and ensuring Tottenham Hotspur remain competitive. The return of James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski later in the campaign could be pivotal in determining the club’s fortunes.