Tottenham Hotspur's injury problems have refused to ease in time for their huge Carabao Cup quarter-final against Manchester United.
Ange Postecoglou has spoken before about his ability to win silverware in his second year, and although Spurs harbor hopes of a deep run in the Europa League, this competition is arguably their best chance to break their 16-year duck.
A once-unified fan base is beginning to question the manager's long-term competence, but Spurs' fundamental metrics add up to just how good they are. can suggest Ange is a man worth sticking around for. However, more factions of Spurs' supporters could start to return if Thursday's hosts beat N17. This is a big game.
Unfortunately, Spurs' injury list remains extensive for United's visit.
Here's the latest Tottenham team news ahead of them Carabao Cup quarter finals.
Micky van de Ven AND Christian Romero came back sooner than expected for Tottenham Premier League The clash with Chelsea two Sundays ago, but neither player finished the race.
While Romero picked up a different injury (groin) to the leg problem he had recovered from, Van de Ven re-aggravated his hamstring problem. The two centre-backs have been sidelined since then and the manager has confirmed the pair will not play until 2025. They will miss at least Spurs' next three games.
Ben DaviesThe thigh issue leaves Radu Dragus as the club's only available midfielder.
There is also a new concern from the weekend 5-0 win over Southampton. Fate Udogie limped off in the first half on the south coast, and while his withdrawal has since been confirmed as provisional, the Italian is a doubt for Thursday's cup tie.
“Lucky, no injury, but he's still a bit sore from the game. It doesn't rule him out, but we'll see how he is with the turn,” Postecoglou said.
concierge William Vicar is a long-term absence after breaking his leg last month.
Yves Bissouma is available once again after serving a suspension at the weekend, but Spurs are still without Rodrigo Bentancur following his seven-match ban supported by the FA.
The Uruguayan international has been able to appear in Europa League while he remained abroad. He should be back in the Premier League on Boxing Day.
Richarlison hasn't rested this season due to various injuries, and he's been sidelined since early November with a hamstring problem after just celebrating his return from the sidelines.
Postecoglou has said he could return early in the new year.
The arrival of summer Wilson Odobert offered kindling at its beginning Tottenham career, but a hip injury has kept him out since the fall. After undergoing surgery to resolve the nagging issue, the winger is not expected back until February.
On a brighter note, the Spurs could have a teenager Mikey Moore available for Thursday's game. Moore has been out for nearly two months with an unspecified illness, but Ange confirmed the teenager is back in training.
Player |
The injury |
StatUS |
---|---|---|
William Vicar |
leg |
out |
Christian Romero |
groin |
out |
Micky van de Ven |
Dance |
out |
Ben Davies |
Dance |
out |
Fate Udogie |
tap |
Doubt |
Rodrigo Bentancur |
Suspended |
out |
Mikey Moore |
DISEASES |
Doubt |
Wilson Odobert |
Dance |
out |
Richarlison |
Dance |
out |