Solanke, Son, Romero: Full Tottenham Hotspur injury news and return dates for 9 players.
Tottenham Hotspur are currently facing a challenging period, with several key players sidelined due to injuries. While some players are expected to return to action sooner rather than later, others are likely to remain out for an extended period, which has left manager Ange Postecoglou with fewer options in certain positions.
Tottenham’s most recent Premier League fixture saw them secure a vital 1-0 victory over Manchester United, a much-needed win following their disappointing exits from both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup. Despite the positive result, the match proved bittersweet for Spurs, as several new injury concerns emerged. The return of important players like James Maddison and Guglielmo Vicario brought some relief, but three new fitness issues were raised during the game. Following updates from Postecoglou, here’s a full breakdown of Tottenham’s injury list and an estimate of when each player might be able to make a comeback.
Son Heung-min Son was substituted late in the match against Manchester United after picking up an apparent knock. However, Postecoglou remains optimistic, suggesting that, along with fellow injured players Rodrigo Bentancur and Kevin Danso, Son’s issue is not severe. The manager indicated that while the trio had received knocks, none of them appeared to be serious. Given the absence of midweek fixtures, Postecoglou hopes this extra time will allow them to recover fully without the pressure of rushing them back.
Estimated return date: Ipswich Town (22 February)
Rodrigo Bentancur Bentancur also had to be taken off in the latter stages of the United match, although his situation is similar to Son’s, and Postecoglou is hopeful the midfielder will be fit to face Ipswich Town in their next match. With no midweek games scheduled, the break could be enough for Bentancur to recover and be available for selection.
Estimated return date: Ipswich Town (22 February)
Kevin Danso Kevin Danso was another player who was substituted during the United clash, replaced by Archie Gray in the final stages of the game. Like Son and Bentancur, Danso’s injury is not considered significant, and Postecoglou expects him to be ready for the match against Ipswich Town.
Estimated return date: Ipswich Town (22 February)
Micky van de Ven Micky van de Ven has been out of action since Tottenham’s Europa League match against Elfsborg and has not featured in the Premier League since December. Postecoglou offered some insight into Van de Ven’s recovery, explaining that the club had made the decision to focus on his rehabilitation beyond the injury itself, with the aim of ensuring that he returns to full fitness. Van de Ven is working with different professionals to address his injury and improve his overall mechanics. While he has been training and feeling good, the manager remains cautious, wanting to ensure that his return is as smooth as possible.
Estimated return date: March
Cristian Romero Cristian Romero has been sidelined for a substantial amount of time due to an injury that has been slower to heal than initially expected. However, the Argentine defender has recently returned to training, and Postecoglou has emphasized that the club is taking extra care to avoid rushing him back too quickly. Although Romero is healing, the manager indicated that they would continue to monitor his progress closely. Depending on how his rehabilitation progresses, his return could be sooner than expected, though Postecoglou has made it clear that the priority is to ensure he is fully fit when he does make his return.
Estimated return date: March
While Tottenham Hotspur has had a tough time with injuries this season, they are hopeful that many of their key players will be back in action in the near future. With the team’s next few matches being crucial, Postecoglou will be hoping that the likes of Son, Bentancur, and Danso will be able to return quickly to help strengthen the squad. Meanwhile, the club will continue to monitor the recovery of Van de Ven and Romero, with the hope that both will be available for selection in March, adding much-needed depth to the team as they push for important results in the coming weeks.