Tottenham will view their north London rivals without the slightest sympathy given the injury problems they have had this season.
While Arsenal's season has been hampered by long-term injuries to first Martin Odegaard and now Bukayo Saka, Ange Postecoglou has been forced to operate without a starting defense for much of this campaign.
Tottenham's injuries have hurt them Premier League campaign, but they retain the chance to win titles in three cup competitions. The club's poor league form reduced the pressure on Wednesday's north London derby, but they still won away from home Arsenal It would be a massive scalp for a manager who has yet to convince the entire Lilywhite fanbase.
Tottenham's injury situation has changed since the weekend, and here's the latest news ahead of their trip to the Emirates.
Goalkeepers and defenders
William Vicar He rushed back to the training field when he saw Antonin Kinski strutting his stuff in his first match Liverpool Last week. The 21-year-old's impressive start in north London will only accelerate Vicario's desire to return from a broken ankle, which is expected to keep him out until next month.
Fraser Forster He has missed the last few matches due to illness, and it remains to be seen whether he will be put on the bench against Arsenal.
At centre-back, Radu Dragosin and Archie Gray are set to continue as a pair Christian Romero and Mickey van de Ven Both are sidelined until the end of the month. Ben Davies He is close to returning from a hamstring injury and could be included in the squad for Wednesday's game.
Udoji's fate He also suffered a hamstring injury and will return in mid-February.
Midfielders
Rodrigo Bentancur He was forced off in the opening exchanges against Liverpool after a worrying sequence. The midfielder was taken off the field and taken to hospital, and Postecoglou confirmed that Bentancur had suffered a concussion.
He did not feature against Tamworth at the weekend and will not feature at the Emirates Stadium as he follows the concussion protocol.
Yves Bissouma should continue at the base of midfield after putting in some impressive performances to start 2025.
forward
Richarlison He returned to training at the start of the year and is finally ready to make his long-awaited return from injury in the derby.
“He (Richarlison) has been teasing me for the last 10 days, but we have been disciplined with that and he has looked really good in training,” Postecoglou said on Tuesday. “He seems ready to go and is very happy to be back involved.”
The Brazilian was absent from the field for several months due to a hamstring injury he suffered during the 4-1 win over Aston Villa.
However, it seems that Tottenham lost Timo Werner For a hamstring injury. The German struggled against Tamworth on Sunday, but played 90 minutes before Tottenham scored three goals in extra time. Tottenham will wait for the scan results before providing a diagnosis. But he will not play on Wednesday.
Summer arrives Wilson Audubert He has been absent for an extended period after undergoing hamstring surgery and it is not yet known when he will return.
|
player |
infection |
condition |
|---|---|---|
|
William Vicar |
Ankle |
outside |
|
Fraser Forster |
illness |
doubt |
|
Christian Romero |
Thigh |
outside |
|
Mickey van de Ven |
Hamstrings |
outside |
|
Ben Davies |
Hamstrings |
doubt |
|
Udoji's fate |
Hamstrings |
outside |
|
Rodrigo Bentancur |
Concussion |
doubt |
|
Richarlison |
Hamstrings |
available |
|
Timo Werner |
Hamstrings |
outside |
|
Wilson Audubert |
Hamstrings |
outside |
