This ninth Premier League loss of the season leaves Spurs in the bottom half of the table, and their defensive woes have been exacerbated by recent injuries. The article then focuses on Tottenham’s injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Vitor Pereira’s Wolves, who recently defeated Manchester United 2-0.
Radu Dragusin is listed as a major doubt due to an ankle injury sustained during the Boxing Day match. Guglielmo Vicario is out for months after undergoing ankle surgery. Cristian Romero, recovering from a thigh injury, is not expected back for several weeks. Richarlison remains sidelined with a hamstring injury and will not return before the end of 2024. Micky van de Ven is also out with a hamstring problem, with no definitive return date provided. Wilson Odobert is recovering from a hamstring operation. Mikey Moore is still recovering from a severe illness. Ben Davies, initially expected to return soon, has suffered a setback in training and will be out for a couple of weeks.
Guglielmo Vicario’s long-term absence due to ankle surgery further compounds Tottenham’s defensive woes. Cristian Romero, who recently recovered from a toe injury, has now sustained a thigh problem and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks.
Ben Davies, initially anticipated to return soon, has experienced a setback in training, delaying his comeback by a couple of weeks. In the midfield, Micky van de Ven’s hamstring injury keeps him out of the upcoming match. Wilson Odobert, a recent signing, continues to recover from a hamstring operation, while Mikey Moore’s return from a severe illness remains uncertain.
Up front, Richarlison remains sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained in early November and is unlikely to feature before the end of 2024. This season
Djed Spence’s red card against Nottingham Forest results in a one-match suspension, further depleting Tottenham’s defensive options.
