Spurs injury picture ahead of Crystal Palace clash
Tottenham's injury situation is back in focus as Saturday's Premier League visit of Crystal Palace to N17 approaches, with several outlets running the rule over who might be missing and who could soon return.
Sports Mole has put together a full rundown of the current injury and suspension list, with James Maddison, Savio and Lucas Bergvall all mentioned as players supporters will be keen to see return to action (Sports Mole). The Evening Standard echoes much of this, confirming that Spurs are still waiting on a firmer recovery timeline for Maddison, while suggesting head coach Roberto De Zerbi can at least look forward to having Bergvall, Destiny Udogie and Tosin Adarabioyo back in contention before too long (Evening Standard).
On the fitness front there is broad agreement between the two outlets, both naming Maddison, Savio, Bergvall and Udogie as the key names to track. The Evening Standard adds a touch of detail that Sports Mole's piece doesn't dwell on, noting Mykhailo Mudryk's continued absence as part of the wider squad picture (Evening Standard).
Udogie's situation gets particular attention away from the general injury round-ups. Spurs Web reports that the left-back's fitness has been a source of frustration for supporters, with his recent Tottenham career disrupted by a string of injury setbacks over the past couple of seasons (Spurs Web). The piece suggests this has led to questions over what Udogie himself is thinking about his long-term future at the club, even as the other reports note he is among those nearing a return (Evening Standard).
Taken together, the picture painted across these reports is of a Spurs side managing a lengthy treatment table heading into the Palace game, with Maddison's return still some way off and no firm date given, while Bergvall, Udogie and Adarabioyo are described as closer to being available again. Savio's situation is flagged as one to watch too, though none of the reports offer a precise timeline for his comeback.
For Tottenham fans, the hope will be that at least some of these returning names can be involved sooner rather than later, with De Zerbi needing all the options he can get as the fixtures continue to come thick and fast. The Udogie situation in particular will be one worth keeping an eye on beyond this weekend, given the suggestion his long-term Spurs future could be a talking point.
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