EXCLUSIVE: Three Star Players Sidelined Ahead of Next Game With Return Dates Announced.

Three Star Players Sidelined Ahead of Next Game With Return Dates Announced.

Tottenham Hotspur continue to deal with a number of injury concerns as several key players remain sidelined, leaving manager Igor Tudor uncertain about when some of his important stars will be able to return to action. While a few players are making progress in their recovery, others are facing much longer spells on the sidelines.

One of the most closely monitored situations involves Dejan Kulusevski. The Swedish winger has been sharing clips on his Instagram account showing himself working hard in the gym and going through different rehabilitation exercises. Those updates have given fans a small glimpse of his recovery process, but despite the positive signs, there is still no clear timeline for when he will be ready to return to competitive football.

Speaking toward the end of last month, Tudor admitted that the club are still uncertain about Kulusevski’s situation and whether he will be able to feature again before the current campaign comes to an end. The Spurs boss explained that the player has been dealing with significant physical problems, which makes it difficult to predict his recovery schedule.

“We hope so, but at this moment we really don’t know,” Tudor admitted when asked about Kulusevski’s chances of returning this season. “He has had some really big problems. The good thing is that he remains positive, and the medical team are also optimistic about his recovery. We’ll have to wait and see how things develop next week and take it step by step.”

At this stage, Kulusevski’s potential return date remains unknown, leaving Tottenham supporters unsure about whether they will see him back on the pitch before the campaign concludes.

Another player currently unavailable is Rodrigo Bentancur. The Uruguayan midfielder has been absent since January after suffering a hamstring injury during Tottenham’s trip to Bournemouth. The injury turned out to be serious enough to require surgery, which has ruled him out for several months.

Because of the procedure and the recovery time required afterward, Bentancur is not expected to return until after the March international break at the earliest. Medical staff are targeting a possible comeback sometime around mid-April, though his return will depend on how smoothly his rehabilitation progresses.

Meanwhile, young winger Wilson Odobert faces a far more devastating setback. The talented attacker sustained a severe anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during Tottenham’s match against Newcastle in February. ACL injuries are among the most serious in football, and unfortunately for Odobert, the damage has ended his season completely.

The French youngster has already undergone surgery and begun the long rehabilitation process required for such injuries. However, recoveries from ACL tears typically take many months, meaning he will not be able to return to action until sometime next year. Current estimates suggest his comeback could come in late 2026.

Defender Ben Davies is also facing an uncertain future at the club after suffering a broken ankle in January during a match against West Ham United. The experienced left-sided defender required significant medical treatment after the injury, and there are concerns that he may have already played his final game for Tottenham.

Davies’ contract with Spurs expires at the end of the current season, which complicates matters further. As he continues to recover, his focus may also be on regaining full fitness in time to represent Wales at the next World Cup—should the national team successfully progress through the qualifying play-offs. For now, there is no confirmed timeline for his return.

Finally, attacking midfielder James Maddison has been ruled out for the entire season after suffering a serious ACL injury during pre-season preparations. The setback was a huge blow both for the player and for Tottenham, as Maddison was expected to play a key role in the team’s creative play throughout the campaign.

Although Maddison has recently appeared in training footage alongside his teammates as he continues his recovery work, the club have no plans to rush him back into action. The medical team is taking a cautious approach to ensure he fully recovers before returning to competitive matches.

As things stand, Maddison is not expected to feature at all this season, with his return likely to come around the summer of 2026 once he has completed the full rehabilitation process.

With so many important players currently unavailable, Tottenham will need to rely heavily on the depth of their squad as they navigate the remainder of the season. The club’s medical team will continue to monitor each player’s progress closely, while fans remain hopeful that at least some of these stars will make successful comebacks in the months ahead.