Tottenham Hotspur will face Manchester United in a crucial Carabao Cup quarter-final, but their injury list remains a significant concern. Despite Tottenham’s ambitions for a deep run in this competition and hopes for silverware under manager Ange Postecoglou, the team will be without several key players for Thursday’s match.
Key Absentees for Spurs
- Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero: Both centre-backs were forced off early in Tottenham’s Premier League clash with Chelsea and will miss the upcoming matches. Romero is nursing a groin injury, while Van de Ven aggravated a hamstring problem. Neither is expected to return before 2025.
- Ben Davies: Also struggling with a hamstring injury, leaving Tottenham with only one available senior centre-back, Radu Dragusin.
- Destiny Udogie: The full-back limped off during the recent 5-0 victory over Southampton, but manager Postecoglou confirmed it was precautionary. Udogie remains a doubt for the Carabao Cup clash.
- Guglielmo Vicario: The goalkeeper remains sidelined after a foot injury, which has kept him out since last month.
- Rodrigo Bentancur: Serving a seven-game suspension, Bentancur will miss this match but could return for the Boxing Day fixture.
- Richarlison: The Brazilian forward continues to struggle with a hamstring injury and is expected to return at the start of the new year.
- Wilson Odobert: The summer signing has been out with a hamstring injury since the autumn and will not return until February.
Bright Spot for Spurs
On a more positive note, Mikey Moore, the talented teenager, is back in training after an illness that kept him sidelined for nearly two months. He may be available for the upcoming match against Manchester United.
Injury Summary:
- Out: Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Ben Davies, Wilson Odobert, Richarlison
- Doubtful: Destiny Udogie, Mikey Moore
- Suspended: Rodrigo Bentancur
This significant injury crisis leaves Tottenham with limited options as they prepare for one of the most important matches of their season.
