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Just prior to one of their biggest games of the season, Tottenham have finally dropped the hammer as Thomas Frank is out as Spurs manager.
Following a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle, the club's eighth straight Premier League match without victory dropping them to 16th in the table, just five points above the relegation zone, Frank was relieved of his duties.
Whoever steps in for the short-term will have a massive task on their hands, as Spurs will face arch-rivals Arsenal next while suffering through an exceptional period of injury crisis. Thankfully, they have 11 days to rest between matches, hoping to get healthier before the games return thick and fast.
The Sporting News brings you a look at the list of injured Tottenham players, plus a projected lineup for their upcoming match.
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Tottenham injury list
Below is the latest injury picture for Tottenham, including estimated return dates for those who are sidelined.
Pedro Porro
- Injury: Hamstring
- Expected return date: February 22 (vs. Arsenal)
After going down in the draw with Burnley, Porro faced four weeks out with a hamstring injury. He is likely targeting the north London derby for his return.
Richarlison
- Injury: Hamstring
- Expected return date: February 22 (vs. Arsenal)
Richarlison limped off in the FA Cup loss to Aston Villa with a hamstring problem. Frank confirmed on January 15 that the forward was facing up to seven weeks out, which would see him sidelined until the beginning of March.
He looks to be ahead of schedule, however, as he has returned to training ahead of the North London derby and could return either here or in the upcoming games.
Wilson Odobert
- Injury: ACL tear
- Expected return date: September
The 21-year-old French winger suffered a serious knee injury in the first half of the February defeat to Newcastle which saw Thomas Frank sacked.
An ACL tear will keep Odobert out at least six months, meaning he is done for the 2025/26 campaign. He may not even be ready by the time preseason begins, meaning he might need additional time before proving fit to participate in next season's proceedings.
Rodrigo Bentancur
- Injury: Hamstring
- Expected return date: March
After picking up a hamstring injury late in the January defeat to Bournemouth, Bentancur could be out a significant amount of time. In the immediate aftermath of the match, Frank felt confident enough to proclaim that the injury "looks like a bigger one, unfortunately."
That likely means its a Grade 2 or Grade 3 injury, which could keep him out anywhere from 6-8 weeks for a Grade 2 injury to multiple months if surgery is required to repair the muscle. More should be known after further scans are conducted.
Mohammed Kudus
- Injury: Quad
- Expected return date: March
Kudus was injured in the early January draw with Sunderland and following a scan over the next few days, unfortunate news was revealed. Thomas Frank stated on January 8 that Kudus would be out until after the March international break.
Kevin Danso
- Injury: Toe
- Expected return date: March
Danso had snapped a ligament in his big toe, according to Frank, during an aerial duel while on the pitch against Eintracht Frankfurt. His manager said he is "weeks away" as of February 9.
Destiny Udogie
- Injury: Hamstring
- Expected return date: April
Udogie sustained a hamstring injury in the loss at Old Trafford, and Frank said on February 9 that the left-back is expected to be sidelined for four to five weeks. That would see him return on the other side of the March international break.
Lucas Bergvall
- Injury: Ankle
- Expected return date: May
Bergvall suffered a high ankle sprain during the Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund on January 20. Three days later he underwent surgery and is set for around three months on the sidelines.
Ben Davies
- Injury: Fractured ankle
- Expected return date: June
Davies was injured in the loss to West Ham, and Spurs announced on January 19 that he would need surgery on a broken ankle. It means the experienced defender, who is out of contract at the end of June, could have played his final game for the club.
Dejan Kulusevski
- Injury: Knee
- Expected return date: Unknown
Kulusevski's absence has been felt by club and country with the Sweden international yet to feature this season after undergoing knee surgery in May. He was expected back before the end of 2025, but Spurs continually refuse to give a timeline for his return. Even Frank has been frustrated by his continued absence, saying in late December: "When they are ready to be close to joining the squad then I will provide an update."
An update eventually did come in early January, when the club stated he was still 3-4 weeks away from returning to training, at which point he would likely need further ramping up to regain fitness. Yet on February 9, Frank said Kulusevski would be seeing a specialist the following week, after which the club will know more, indicating Kulusevski has once again missed his timeline.
James Maddison
- Injury: ACL tear
- Expected return date: June 2026
Maddison suffered ACL damage in a preseason game against Newcastle in August, with his campaign over before it even started. The England international has left a creative gap in Frank's team, but due to the length of his rehabilitation, he's not expected to feature again this season.
Kota Takai
- Injury: Thigh
- Expected return date: Unknown
Japan international Takai is yet to make his Spurs debut following a summer move from Kawasake Frontale.
Tottenham suspension list
Cristian Romero
- Length of ban: Four games
- Return date: March 15 (vs. Liverpool)
Romero's straight red card against Man United means he must serve a four-game ban, as he had already been sent off once this season. He will miss the matches against Newcastle, Arsenal, Fulham, and Crystal Palace.
Tottenham predicted lineup vs. Arsenal
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Vicario (GK)
Palhinha, Dragusin, Van de Ven
Gray, Gallagher, Sarr, Spence
Tel, Simons
Solanke
Tottenham next five games
- Tottenham vs. Arsenal | Premier League | Sunday, February 22
- Fulham vs. Tottenham | Premier League | Sunday, March 1
- Tottenham vs. Crystal Palace | Premier League | Thursday, March 5
- Liverpool vs. Tottenham | Premier League | Sunday, March 15
- Tottenham vs. Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Sunday, March 22
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