January 22, 2025
Tottenham injury update: Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson and Yves Bissouma latest news and return dates

Tottenham injury update: Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson and Yves Bissouma latest news and return dates

New blow: Dominic Solanke injured his knee at Tottenham (Getty Images)

New blow: Dominic Solanke injured his knee at Tottenham (Getty Images)

Tottenham fell further into crisis over the weekend.

A nightmare run for Ange Postecoglou continued on Sunday as his Spurs side lost 3-2 to a struggling Everton.

Spurs have now won just once in 10 Premier League games, their only victory coming against lowly Southampton.

They also face another busy week. Postecoglou’s side travel to Hoffenheim in the Europa League on Thursday before hosting Leicester on Sunday.

While there may be deeper issues at play to explain such poor form, Spurs’ injury crisis cannot be ignored.

With that in mind, here’s a look at Tottenham’s latest injuries.

Dominique Solanke

Star striker Dominic Solanke missed the Everton game after injuring his knee in training.

Speaking after the match, Postecoglou revealed Solanke was facing “a few weeks” of inactivity.

“He just went and shot it on his own and kind of twisted it, so we don’t think it’s serious, but probably a few weeks at this point from what I’ve heard,” the United coach revealed. Spurs.

Potential return date: Unknown

Brennan Johnson

His compatriot Brennan Johnson also missed the Toffees defeat, having suffered a strain during the north London derby defeat to Arsenal earlier this month.

“He did it in the second half against Arsenal the other night. So yes, we are looking at three to four weeks,” Postecoglou added.

Potential return date: Unknown

Yves Bissouma

Key midfielder Yves Bissouma did not feature in Sunday’s game, although Postecoglou revealed the Mali international could return for the Leicester game next weekend.

“Biss was a big blow, we hope he is right next weekend,” he said.

Potential return date: Sunday January 26, 2025 vs Leicester

Rodrigo Bentancur

While Rodrigo Bentancur assured Spurs fans he was “all good” after beating Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Liverpool, the midfielder still has to go through protocols of concussion.

Potential return date: January/February 2025

Frasier Forster

Back-up goalkeeper Fraser Forster may have lost his place to new signing Antonin Kinsky, but is now back in training after illness.

Potential return date: January/February 2025

Timo Werner

Striker Timo Werner injured his hamstring after the FA Cup win over Tamworth and is expected to miss around a month of action.

Potential return date: Unknown

Micky van de Ven

Micky van de Ven has been a huge miss for Tottenham (Action Images via Reuters)Micky van de Ven has been a huge miss for Tottenham (Action Images via Reuters)

Micky van de Ven has been a huge miss for Tottenham (Action Images via Reuters)

Micky van de Ven has not played since the Carabao Cup win over Manchester City in October, but is expected to return towards the end of January.

Earlier this month, Postecoglou hinted that the Dutchman could return by the “end” of this month.

Potential return date: January/February 2025

Christian Romero

Fellow first-choice defender Cristian Romero is out with a quad injury after previously suffering a foot problem.

Like Van de Ven, Romero is expected to return “at the end of January”.

Potential return date: January/February 2025

Destiny Udogie

Destiny Udogie was forced to withdraw during the 2-2 draw against Wolves last month with a hamstring problem and is expected to miss around six weeks.

Potential return date: Unknown

Guglielmo Vicar

First-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario underwent surgery on a broken ankle suffered in the 4-0 win over Manchester City in November.

His return date remains unclear.

Potential return date: Unknown

Wilson Odobert

Summer signing Wilson Odobert has managed just six appearances for Spurs since arriving from Burnley after undergoing surgery on a hamstring injury in November.

Potential return date: Unknown

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