Spurs news: Thomas Frank reveals another major Tottenham injury blow in four-man update | OneFootball

Under-fire Spurs boss confirms latest huge fitness setback ahead of gruelling fixture run

Right-back Porro was taken off at half-time at Turf Moor on Saturday, with Frank stating that Tottenham wanted to manage his workload.

Central defender Van de Ven, meanwhile, scored and played the full 90 minutes against Burnley as Spurs rescued a late point thanks to captain Cristian Romero.

Speaking at his pre-Frankfurt press conference on Tuesday evening, Frank confirmed that Porro would miss a month of action with a hamstring injury, while Van de Ven has a “minor” issue and could be back to face Manchester City on Sunday.

“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.”

Porro has been a mainstay under Frank so far, starting Spurs’ last 15 games across all competitions.

The Spaniard was taken off as a precaution against Burnley, but is now set to miss his first matches of the season, with Frank struggling for options in defence.

Tottenham face a gruelling run of fixtures over the next few weeks, as they take on Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle and Arsenal in their next four Premier League games.

“Definitely not a help to any of us,” Frank added on Porro’s injury. “Of course we prefer to have the best players out on the pitch. Any coach wants that and any team-mate wants that. That's why we have a squad though.”

Van de Ven has previously struggled with hamstring, knee and thigh problems at Tottenham, but had managed to stay fit this season despite Spurs’ wider injury issues.

The Dutch international missed last week’s Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund through suspension, but returned to the starting lineup against Burnley, opening the scoring with his seventh goal of the season.

Injury-plagued Spurs remain without Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Mohammed Kudus, Ben Davies, Lucas Bergvall, Rodrigo Bentancur and Richarlison against Frankfurt, though Randal Kolo Muani and Wilson Odobert will join up with the squad late after being involved in a minor car accident on Tuesday.

“Kolo Muani and Wilson Odobert are both fine,” Frank said. “They were unfortunately involved in a minor car accident.

“Everyone else involved is fine. It was a tyre blowing up. They will be travelling a little later tonight.”