AliousTottenham have been handed a timely boost with midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur on track to return from injury earlier than expected, while James Maddison is also pushing to regain full fitness before the season concludes.
Injury concerns at Spurs are beginning to ease as they prepare for the return of domestic action, although new manager Roberto De Zerbi still has several key decisions to make regarding player availability ahead of his first match in charge.
The upcoming trip to the Stadium of Light is expected to come too soon for Mohammed Kudus, who has been sidelined since January with a serious muscle injury.
Speaking before his departure, Igor Tudor offered an update on Kudus’ recovery, suggesting the forward could start reintegrating with the squad around 10 days after the break, although his return date remains uncertain. He did, however, confirm that the player is progressing well and has already resumed light work with the ball.
Kudus could potentially return for the home clash against Brighton next week, with goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario also nearing a comeback. Meanwhile, Mathys Tel is expected to be available for the Sunderland fixture.
Tudor also delivered encouraging news on James Maddison, who has been sharing clips of himself training outdoors with a ball and is hopeful of playing a role before the end of the campaign.
There is further optimism surrounding Bentancur, who has been sidelined since undergoing surgery on a hamstring injury and did not feature at all during Tudor’s spell in charge.
| Tottenham injury latest | Expected return |
|---|---|
| Mathys Tel | Within days |
| Pape Matar Sarr | 1-2 weeks |
| Guglielmo Vicario | 1-2 weeks |
| Mohammed Kudus | 1-2 weeks |
| Yves Bissouma | Unknown |
| James Maddison | May |
| Rodrigo Bentancur | April |
| Ben Davies | Unknown |
| Dejan Kulusevski | Unknown |
| Wilson Odobert | September |
Rodrigo Bentancur is reportedly ahead of schedule in his recovery, providing a timely boost for Tottenham.
According to Football.London, the midfielder has already returned to light training on the grass and has even taken part in some sessions with the squad. His personal fitness coach claims the Uruguay international is roughly two weeks — around 15 days — ahead of his initial recovery timeline, raising hopes that he could feature before the end of April.
This development will come as welcome news for Roberto De Zerbi, especially after Alasdair Gold suggested the new Spurs boss could be a big admirer of Bentancur’s qualities.
Gold noted that while the midfielder may divide opinion, his experience in a possession-based system — particularly during his time at Juventus, where he was part of a side that won three Serie A titles — could make him a strong fit under De Zerbi. Despite occasional inconsistencies in his passing, Bentancur’s ability to operate at the heart of midfield could prove valuable.
The 28-year-old, who earns £75,000 per week, signed a long-term contract with Tottenham in October and had been a regular feature in the Premier League this season prior to his injury.
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De Zerbi has typically deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation at Marseille and Brighton, a system which would lend itself to partnering Bentancur with a more technical midfielder in the deep-lying roles.
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