Solanke, Vicario, Van de Ven: Tottenham injury news and return dates as fitness crisis deepens
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Tottenham Hotspur’s Premier League campaign went from bad to worse when they fell to a 3-2 defeat against Everton on their last ever trip to Goodison Park.
The result saw Tottenham plummet to 15th in the table and a seemingly insurmountable 16 points adrift of Champions League football with just under half of the season remaining.
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Hide AdPressure is mounting on manager Ange Postecoglou whose only respite at the moment is his side’s impressive Carabao Cup run and their mixed record in the Europa League.
As it stands, Spurs sit ninth in their Europa League campaign with only goal difference and one position splitting themselves and previous opponents Rangers in the automatic round-of-16 places. Tottenham have just two games to secure their place in the knockout rounds and play their penultimate game this week against Hoffenheim in Germany.
Ange Postecoglou has been forced to play a makeshift team throughout the last 10 games in a disastrous period which has seen the team win just one match. With that in mind, we take a look at the current injury situation at Tottenham and just how close some of their main hitters are to returning to the team.
Tottenham goalkeeper and defensive injuries
Fraser Forster - returns
Fraser Forster is expected to return to the matchday squad after a sickness bug. Expected return date: 23/02/25.
Guglielmo Vicario - Out
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Hide AdGoalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario was ruled out for ‘months, not weeks’ after he heroically played an hour of football against Man City with a broken ankle. Ange Postecolgou said: 'He's on schedule. When it's a fracture, there's a set schedule for him being in a boot, how much weight bearing he can do, and then getting clearances along the way. So, he's still on the same timeline of the end of February.” Expected return date: 25/02/25.
Micky van de Ven - Out
Another big loss to Tottenham’s backline, Micky van de Ven is out until the end of January with a thigh problem. Expected return date: 25/01/25.
Cristian Romero - out
Argentina international Christian Romero remains on the sidelines with a thigh problem. He is expected to return later this month. Expected return date: 25/01/25.
Destiny Udogie - out
The left-back is currently nursing a hamstring injury which will rule him out until at least mid-February. Ange Postecoglou explained: “Destiny, with his hamstring, looks around the six-week mark. Expected return date: 16/02/25.
Tottenham midfield injuries
Yves Bissouma - Out
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Hide AdYves Bissouma picked up a knock in the North London derby and is expected to return for this weekend’s Premier League test against Leicester. Expected return date: 25/01/25.
Rodrigo Bentancur - Out
The Uruguayan international is close to a return after sustaining a head injury.
Ange Postecogolou explained: Good news. He was in hospital and did all the tests to make sure everything is OK. All good. He's back home, and he's fine. He is feeling good... Thankfully, it looks like a concussion and nothing more than it.' Expected return date: 25/01/25.
Tottenham forward injuries
Wilson Odobert - Out
Wilson Odobert remains sidelined with a serious thigh injury. A club statement said in November: “We can confirm that Wilson underwent surgery to his right hamstring yesterday. The 19-year-old will continue to be monitored by our medical team to determine when he can return to training.” Expected return date: n/a.
Timo Werner - Out
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Hide AdGerman international Timo Werner recently sustained a thigh injury. “He had a scan, he has a hamstring tweak, so he'll be out for three to four weeks.” Expected return date: 09/02/2025,
Brennan Johnson - Out
Wales international Brennan Johnson suffered a calf injury in the North London derby against Arsenal. Expected return date: 16/02/2025.
Dominic Solanke - Out
Summer signing Dominic Solanke misses out with a knee injury. The full extent of the problem is still being assessed but early signs suggest he will miss a few weeks.
Ange Postecoglou explained: “It wasn't like it was even a challenge. It was just him trying to shoot and twisting his knee. It's just one of those things, unfortunately. We'll get the full extent of it. We're hoping that it is not too serious, but it will certainly keep him out for a few weeks.” Expected return date: 16/02/2025.
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