AliousTottenham Hotspur finally ended their winless run in 2026 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over already relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux — a venue that has proven difficult for them in recent years.
It wasn’t a particularly impressive display from Spurs, but it delivered exactly what they needed to keep their survival hopes alive.
A late goal from João Palhinha, following a scramble inside the box, secured all three points and handed Roberto De Zerbi his first win in charge after three matches.
Tottenham injury concerns after Wolves victory
Despite the crucial win, the result came at a price for Tottenham, with fresh injury worries emerging.
Already dealing with nine absentees, Spurs could see that number increase after Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons were both forced off.
Solanke was substituted before half-time with a suspected hamstring issue, while Simons appeared to suffer a more concerning knee problem after a heavy knock.
Speaking to football.london, De Zerbi provided an early update on both players, saying:
“Solanke has a muscular injury, Xavi has a problem with his knee. We will assess them in the next few days. Solanke is not a big problem, but I don’t know how many games we will lose him for.”
De Zerbi provides update on Simons’ condition
Simons, who impressed in the previous match against Brighton, struggled to make an impact in the first half but looked more influential after the break before picking up his injury.
De Zerbi admitted there is still uncertainty surrounding the midfielder’s condition, particularly given the nature of knee injuries.
He added:
“I would like to know more about Xavi because, as you know, knee injuries are always different from muscle injuries.
“He felt pain, but after speaking with him now, he feels better than he did when it first happened.”
There was some positive news, however, as first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario could return as early as next week while continuing his recovery from hernia surgery.
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