Tottenham Hotspur's Champions League triumph over Eintracht Frankfurt was bittersweet, as the team's success was marred by a mounting injury crisis. Pedro Porro and Micky van de Ven, the latest additions to the injury list, are set to miss the upcoming Premier League showdown with Manchester City, along with Dejan Kulusevski, whose ACL recovery has been a long and arduous journey. With the weekend looming, fans are eager for updates on the players' return dates.
Micky van de Ven's absence from the matchday squad was deemed a minor setback, with Thomas Frank suggesting he might feature against Manchester City. However, Pedro Porro's hamstring injury is more severe, ruling him out for three to four weeks. This means Porro will miss at least three matches, potentially including the second North London Derby on February 22nd.
Ben Davies, the only confirmed defensive absentee, is expected to be out until April after ankle surgery. Dejan Kulusevski's return timeline remains uncertain, with the club cautious about his recovery from a cruciate ligament injury. Initially expected back over the festive period, Kulusevski has yet to return to training, and Frank's comments hint at a potential return towards the end of January.
Other long-term injuries include Richarlison, Lucas Bergvall, and Mohammed Kudus, all expected to return in April. James Maddison and Rodrigo Bentancur face a season-ending battle with ACL and hamstring injuries, respectively, adding to Tottenham's woes as they prepare for the Manchester City clash.
