Tottenham injury update: Dominic Solanke, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven latest news and return dates | OneFootball

Spurs could be without 13 first-team stars against Manchester United

Tottenham enjoyed a rare positive week on the field, but their injury woes are reaching unprecedented levels.

A 2-0 win over Eintract Frankfurt, to sail into the Champions League knockout stage, was backed up with a spirited 2-2 draw against Manchester City in the Premier League.

Spurs now have five days’ rest before taking on a rejuvenated Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday, but could be without 13 first-team stars.

Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Djed Spence and Dominic Solanke will all be assessed this week, while Kevin Danso looks likely to join the longer-term absentees on the sidelines.

Here is the latest Tottenham injury news and return dates…

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Dominic Solanke

Two-goal hero Dominic Solanke was withdrawn to a standing ovation on Sunday evening, along with fears over a possible injury.

The striker’s double salvo secured a point for Spurs, and took his tally to four goals in four games since his long-awaited, and long overdue return from injury.

So the sight of Solanke being substituted before full-time with a slight limped would have worried manager Thomas Frank and Spurs fans alike.

However, Solanke after the game insisted that “I’ll be fine” after “just rolling my ankle”.

Frank elaborated to reporters: “Clearly he was struggling to run. We knew before the game again it would be a big push to play 90 [minutes].

“He's not there fitness-wise where he should be, because he's been out for so long. And we've been, in a way, a little bit forced to play him.”

Potential return date: February 7 vs Man Utd (H)

Micky van de Ven

Spurs’ biggest miss against City was Micky van de Ven, who sat out the game with a “minor” injury having also missed the win over Eintract Frankfurt four days earlier.

He his absence, Radu Dragusin started a game for the first time in a year, and struggled against Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki.

Frank is confident Van de Ven will be back to face Manchester United this weekend, with Spurs having a rare midweek off following the conclusion of the Champions League league phase.

“Micky is a minor [injury], I fully expect him to be back to face Manchester United [next weekend],” Frank told SPURSPLAY.

“He just couldn’t make it for this one [against Man City]”

Potential return date: February 7 vs Man Utd (A)

Captain Cristian Romero

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Cristian Romero

Spurs hope to have both of their first-choice centre-backs fit for the trip to Old Trafford after Cristian Romero allayed fears of an injury of his own.

Captain Romero was withdrawn at half-time of Spurs’ 2-2 draw with Man City, prompting fears of another damaging fitness blow.

But, speaking to reporters after the game, Romero confirmed that he was “okay”. Thomas Frank then confirmed that the player has been complaining of an illness.

"He struggled through the Frankfurt game as well,” the Spurs manager told reporters.

“[He] pushed through that with a fantastic captain's performance, and struggled a little bit, but we hope it's nothing. We are assessing him. Hopefully he's fine."

Potential return date: February 7 vs Man Utd (A)

Djed Spence

Djed Spence was another absentee against Pep Guardiola’s side after picking up a calf injury.

The full-back has established himself as a regular under Thomas Frank thanks to his versatility on both flanks, and was due an extended spell at right-back following an injury to Pedro Porro.

So, it was Archie Gray who deputised at right-back - and did well - on Sunday, but Spurs hope Spence will be fit to face United on Saturday lunchtime.

Frank told reporters: “Djed [has] a minor calf injury that will keep him out for this game.”

Potential return date: February 7 vs Man Utd (A)

Djed Spence

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Kevin Danso

There are significant fears over Kevin Danso, who suffered a toe injury against Eintracht Frankfurt.

The defender, impressing so well in the absence of Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero in recent weeks, has suffered a ligament injury,

Frank explained on Sunday:“Kevin Danso is another quite unlucky one.

“He hyperextended his big toe when landing on the foot of an opponent against Frankfurt, and that means a ligament snapped in the big toe.

“He was extremely unlucky. We don’t know the extent of it, we have an appointment next week to clarify that.”

Potential return date: Unknown

Richarlison

Brazilian Richarlison is out for seven weeks with a hamstring injury.

The former Everton striker suffered the problem in the FA Cup loss to Aston Villa.

He is unlikely to feature again until March at the earliest.

"Richy unfortunately got a hamstring injury that will keep him out for up to seven weeks,” Frank confirmed.

Potential return date: February 22 vs Arsenal (H)

Richarlison

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Pedro Porro

Porro was the first concern for Frank in Lancashire, with the Spaniard taken off at half time.

He was replaced by Destiny Udogie, who had to settle for a place on the bench with Djed Spence selected ahead of him.

However, Frank again allayed Spurs fans’ fears, insisting that he was managing the Spain international’s load.

“Pedro was physical, [having] played a lot of minutes,” Frank said afterwards.

“We had more running power with Djed [Spence] to the right and then Destiny in [at left-back].”

Porro had started all of the last 14 games in all competitions, and Spurs have a three huge games coming up, against Frankfurt, Manchester City and Manchester United in the coming weeks.

Potential return date: February 22 vs Arsenal (H)

Lucas Bergvall

The Swede was confirmed to be sidelined for months after he suffered an ankle sprain in Spurs’ Champions League victory.

Bergvall had tried to continue playing after he had picked up the injury, but he was forced off in the second half at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Frank said post-match that the 19-year-old had suffered a “contact injury”, with the timeline on his recovery set to be two or three months.

That will see him miss 14 games for his club, and a potential Champions League quarter-final should Spurs get there.

Potential return date: April 2026

Sidelined: Rodrigo Bentancur

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Rodrigo Bentancur

Midfielder Bentancur underwent surgery on his hamstring injury, which will see him out for three months.

The former Juventus man sustained the problem in the defeat by Bournemouth earlier in January.

The surgery he had was successful, Spurs confirmed, but his absence is a huge blow for Frank, who played the Uruguay international in all but one of Tottenham’s Premier League games.

Potential return date: April 2026

Mohammed Kudus

Summer signing Mohammed Kudus is another sore loss for Frank.

The Ghanaian suffered a thigh injury during the draw with Sunderland at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier this month.

The winger is likely to be out until April, with Frank confirming the case in a previous press conference.

“Mohammed, unfortunately, is a bigger one to the tendon in the quad,” Frank said. “That is one where we expect him back after the March international break.”

It means that Frank is without a natural right winger, having sold Brennan Johnson in January to Crystal Palace.

Potential return date: April 2026

Long spell out: Mohammed Kudus

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Ben Davies

Left-back Davies will be out for a long spell after he broke his ankle in the defeat by West Ham two weeks ago.

The Welshman was starting just his second game in the Premier League, and was given oxygen and stretchered off the pitch inside 20 minutes at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.

The club confirmed that he had had surgery on the problem, but there is still no indication when he might return.

Davies’ injury has seen Spurs register an interest in Liverpool’s Andy Robertson, while Brazilian Souza has signed from Santos.

Djed Spence has been fielded at left wing-back in his place, while Destiny Udogie came on as a substitute against Burnley.

There is a fear that Davies could be out for the rest of the season, which could mean that he has played his final game for Tottenham, with his contract expiring after the conclusion of the current campaign.

Potential return date: Unknown

Dejan Kulusevski

Kulusevski has not featured at all this season as he continues his rehabilitation from a knee injury.

The winger is out with a patella problem which he has struggled with since April 2025.

When asked about the former Juventus forward, Frank insisted that he would not be rushed back.

“We know it is a complicated injury,” the Dane said.

“If there is one person who can accelerate that [recovery], it is Dejan. The most important thing is to remove the pain in the knee. He had an injection to help that ten days ago.

“We will know in 3-4 weeks if that has settled. And when it has settled, hopefully, he will be on the grass and from there, we will see what is happening.”

Potential return date: Unknown

James Maddison

Attacking midfielder Maddison is likely to miss the rest of the campaign with an ACL injury that he suffered in pre-season.

The England international went down with the problem in a friendly against Newcastle. He has not played since.

Potential return date: Summer 2026