MAJOR INJURY BLOW — Igor Tudor issue fresh injury verdict as Clubs medical team confirmed “Fan Favorite hero” ruled out ahead of Crystal Palace clash as pressure mount to MUST win Ultimatum given by club board member….. Does this point all support moving against the new SPURS manager?

Igor Tudor has confirmed that Djed Spence will miss Tottenham Hotspur’s crucial clash with Crystal Palace due to injury.

Spence was absent from last weekend’s 2-1 loss to Fulham after picking up a minor calf problem, as Spurs failed to create breathing space between themselves and the relegation zone. His continued absence represents another setback for a squad already stretched by injuries, while captain Cristian Romero also remains unavailable through suspension.

Tudor confirmed the full-back is not yet fit but expressed hope he could return in time for next week’s first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Atlético Madrid.

Romero, meanwhile, will complete the final match of his four-game ban against Palace following his dismissal at Manchester United.

There is more encouraging news regarding Destiny Udogie, who is edging closer to a comeback after suffering a hamstring injury in early February. Former Spurs manager Thomas Frank previously indicated the defender would require four to five weeks to regain full fitness.

When asked for updates on Udogie and Dejan Kulusevski, Tudor offered little new information, confirming that Kevin Danso has already returned to action but that there are no further developments on the injured players.