AliousTottenham Hotspur are once again grappling with a devastating wave of injuries, leaving Roberto De Zerbi with a rapidly shrinking squad as they prepare for a must-win clash against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Since stepping into the role, De Zerbi has endured relentless misfortune on the fitness front. Hopes of reintegrating Mohammed Kudus for the crucial Premier League run-in were abruptly crushed just before the showdown with Sunderland.
The attacker suffered a serious thigh injury and is now sidelined until the summer, with surgery looming and his race to be fit for the World Cup already under pressure.
The situation worsened dramatically during that same match, as club captain Cristian Romero was forced off after a heavy collision with goalkeeper Antonín Kinský.
Scan results have since confirmed a significant setback, ruling Romero out for 5–7 weeks—effectively ending his Premier League campaign, though a return before the World Cup remains possible.
With injuries piling up, De Zerbi now faces a selection nightmare. Despite Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr managing to make the bench last time out, a staggering list of absentees continues to haunt Spurs.
Key names like James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Rodrigo Bentancur, Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies, Guglielmo Vicario, alongside Kudus and Romero, are either ruled out or remain major doubts heading into the weekend clash.
🏥 Injury Situation Snapshot:
Wilson Odobert — Knee (Out until November 2026)
James Maddison — Knee (Return unclear)
Dejan Kulusevski — Knee (Expected May 2026)
Rodrigo Bentancur — Hamstring (April 2026)
Mohammed Kudus — Quad (Return unknown)
Ben Davies — Ankle (Mid-April 2026)
Guglielmo Vicario — Hernia (April 2026)
Cristian Romero — Knee (June 2026)
As if the injury crisis wasn’t damaging enough, Spurs’ on-field struggles have dragged them deeper into danger.
Following their failure to secure victory against Sunderland, the North London side have slipped into the relegation zone.
Rival results only made matters worse—West Ham United demolished Wolverhampton Wanderers, Leeds United stunned Manchester United, while Nottingham Forest picked up a point against Aston Villa.
After 32 games, Tottenham now sit just two points from safety—but with momentum against them and injuries mounting, their survival hopes are hanging by the thinnest of threads.
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