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Tottenham’s Destiny Udogie will miss the North London derby against Arsenal on 15 January due to a hamstring injury, adding to Spurs’ growing defensive crisis.

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Arsenal’s North London derby clash with Tottenham Hotspur on January 15 will see Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou face another challenge in what has become a trying period for his team. Tottenham’s dynamic left-back Destiny Udogie is set to miss the encounter after suffering a hamstring injury during Spurs’ 2-2 draw with Wolves.

Initial reports suggest the Italy international could be sidelined until March, delivering a significant blow to a team already reeling from defensive absences.

Udogie, 22, limped off against Wolves and was replaced by Sergio Reguilón, who made his first Premier League appearance since 2022.

The injury further exacerbates Tottenham’s defensive crisis, with Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Ben Davies, and goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario also unavailable. Radu Drăgușin also reportedly picked up a problem in the Wolves match.

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The timing of Udogie’s absence could not be worse for Tottenham, as they prepare for a daunting run of fixtures on the back of one win in their last seven Premier League matches. Before facing Arsenal, Spurs will play Newcastle, Liverpool (Carabao Cup), and Tamworth (FA Cup), games that could further define their season.

Postecoglou, who thankfully retains the backing of the Tottenham board despite the recent slump, faces an uphill task in balancing the demands of a depleted squad with the high stakes of the Premier League and his refusal to alter his system to suit circumstance.