Tottenham injury update: Guglielmo Vicario, Archie Gray, Cristian Romero latest news and return dates | OneFootball

Spurs are now without 12 first-team players

Archie Gray was ruled out ahead of the game with a calf injury picked up in training, and then both Guglielmo Vicario and Wilson Odobert were absent from the squad in Newcastle.

Initially, it was assumed the pair were also rested, but Thomas Frank soon after confirmed it was injury-related.

Here is all the latest Tottenham injury news and potential return dates...

Doubt: Guglielmo Vicario

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Guglielmo Vicario

The goalkeeper was not expected to feature against Newcastle given Antonin Kinsky is Spurs’ designated cup keeper, and Vicario was rested in the previous round against Doncaster,.

However, speaking after the match, Frank revealed that Vicario was deemed unavailable due to “a smaller thing”, but the Spurs boss expected his goalkeeper to be passed fit to face Chelsea on Saturday evening.

He said: "He had a smaller thing that had to be done but he'll be ready for Chelsea.”

Potential return date: Chelsea (h) on Saturday, November 1, 2025

Wilson Odobert

Frank was less positive on Odobert, who missed the Carabao Cup clash with a “side strain” and remains a doubt for the weekend London derby.

Frank said: "Odobert had a side strain unfortunately, that kept him out for this game.

"Also we need to assess him but it could look positive for Chelsea."

Potential return date: Chelsea (h) on Saturday, November 1, 2025

Archie Gray

Tottenham’s preparations for their Carabao Cup clash with Newcastle were overshadowed by an injury to the versatile midfielder during training.

The 19-year-old was expected to start for Spurs on Wednesday night, but has now been ruled out several weeks with a calf injury.

Gray has seen opportunities restricted this season to just three starts - one each across the Premier League, Champions League and Carabao Cup - under Thomas Frank.

But was an option to relieve either Rodrigo Bentancur or Joao Palhinha in midfield, or gives the likes of Pedro Porro a rest at right-back.

As of Wednesday morning, Spurs had not confirmed a timeline for Gray’s return but the teenager is reportedly not due back for at least a month.

Potential return date: December

Cristian Romero was due to start against Aston Villa but watched from the bench instead

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Cristian Romero

Romero watched from the bench as Spurs were beaten by Aston Villa on Sunday after he pulled out during the warm-up.

The centre-back was named in the starting lineup but he had been battling an adductor issue in the build-up to the match and it was decided he was not to fit to face Villa.

Speaking after that match, Frank insisted it was only a “minor” problem, but the skipper missed the draw at Monaco and win over Everton.

“Cuti just walked out on the grass running [with] some of the performance guys,” Frank told reporters before the victory on Merseyside.

“So positive, progressing, no time frame, but I don't expect it to be a longer one.”

Potential return date: November

Dominic Solanke

Dominic Solanke had a minor ankle procedure last month to repair a persistent issue first suffered during pre-season, scuppering hopes of a comeback before the international break.

Frank continues to be encouraged by Solanke’s progress, though remains unsure as to exactly when he will be able to call upon the striker.

“Dominic, positive, he's taking steps in the right direction every day,” Frank said before the win at Everton.

“Was on the grass again today on his own, but has now a sustainable amount of pitch session in him on his own, so it's progressing forward.”

Potential return date: November

Destiny Udogie

Destiny Udogie has also missed Tottenham’s last two games having picked up a knee injury while on international duty with Italy earlier in the month.

The full-back did not feature against the Toffees, but just like Romero, the hope is that his issue is not long-term.

“Destiny is not on the grass yet but still progressing, so again not a longer one,” Frank said on Friday.

Potential return date: November

Radu Dragusin is nearing a return

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Radu Dragusin

Radu Dragusin has been out injury for nine months with a serious knee injury, and recently returned to full first-team training as he looks to build up his fitness.

It appears a return to action could come in the coming weeks, with Spurs set to give the centre-back a runout in a friendly during the November international break.

Dragusin’s reaction will be assessed before competitive minutes are considered, but a comeback is edging closer.

Potential return date: Late November

Ben Davies

Ben Davies faces a number of weeks of the sidelined with a hamstring injury.

The left-back was forced off with an injury in Wales' 4-2 World Cup qualification defeat to Belgium earlier in October.

Issuing an update soon after, Frank confirmed: "Ben has got a hamstring injury, so it'll probably be around four or five weeks [out for him].

Potential return date: Late November

Yves Bissouma

Yves Bissouma has not played for Spurs yet this season after he was left out of the squad for the UEFA Super Cup for disciplinary reasons.

He had been recovering from an injury and finally returned to the pitch for Mali over the international break, but was injured again moments after his introduction and stretchered off.

Frank said of his recovery: “Biss, unfortunately, had a situation with the national team, I think everyone saw that, so he got a ligament injury to his ankle that will keep him out for weeks."

Potential return date: Unknown

Dejan Kulusevski

Dejan Kulusevski is yet to appear for Spurs this season after undergoing surgery on his patella after the Europa League final.

Frank recently confirmed that there was a “good chance” of Kulusevski pulling on a Spurs shirt before the year was out, adding the winger’s return was “hopefully not too far away”.

Potential return date: December

James Maddison suffered a serious knee injury during pre-season

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James Maddison

James Maddison is expected to miss most of the season after undergoing surgery on a torn ACL, sustained in a pre-season meeting with Newcastle.

Potential return date: Summer 2026

Kota Takai

The young Japanese centre-back was Spurs’ second summer signing, but fans are still yet to see the player in action.

A foot injury struck Takai down for all of pre-season and the opening weeks of the season, which has hampered his integration with the squad.

Takai was finally able to join first-team training earlier this month, but has not been involved recently amid suggestions of a setback.