Tottenham Hotspur will host Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday, aiming to avoid a fifth loss in six Premier League matches. This will be their final game of 2024, and they desperately need to turn things around after a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day. The loss, secured by an Anthony Elanga goal, leaves Spurs struggling in the bottom half of the Premier League table.
Manager Ange Postecoglou has faced multiple challenges throughout the season, and his team’s situation has worsened with more injuries. The defeat to Forest further decimated Spurs’ already fragile defence, with a number of key players unavailable for the upcoming Tottenham vs Wolves match. So, which Spurs players are unavailable for this Tottenham vs Wolves Premier League game? Here is the latest Tottenham injury news ahead of clash against Wolves.
Tottenham injury news ahead of clash against Wolves
Radu Dragusin
- Status: Major doubt
- Type of injury: Ankle
- Possible return date: December 29 (vs. Wolves)
Radu Dragusin suffered an ankle injury during the loss to Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day. The injury occurred towards the end of the match when Dragusin was forced to leave the pitch. Postecoglou has yet to confirm whether Dragusin will be available for the clash with Wolves, with the player being a major doubt for this important fixture. Spurs will be hoping for a swift recovery, but at this point, his participation remains uncertain.
Guglielmo Vicario
- Status: Out
- Type of injury: Ankle
- Possible return date: March 8 (vs. Bournemouth)
Guglielmo Vicario joins Dragusin on the list of ankle injuries, but the goalkeeper’s situation is more severe. Vicario had been playing with a fractured ankle for some time, even managing to finish a match against Manchester City in November. However, he underwent surgery to address the injury and will be sidelined for several months. His expected return is in early March 2024, and he will miss a significant portion of the season, starting with the Wolves match.
Cristian Romero
- Status: Out
- Type of injury: Thigh
- Possible return date: January 19 (vs. Everton)
Cristian Romero had only just recovered from a toe injury when he suffered a thigh problem during Tottenham’s loss to Chelsea in early December. The Argentine centre-back is expected to be unavailable for several more weeks, with a potential return date of January 19 against Everton. Spurs will miss his leadership in defence, and the club will need to find alternative options to fill his spot.
Richarlison
- Status: Out
- Type of injury: Hamstring
- Possible return date: January 4 (vs. Newcastle United)
Richarlison has been struggling with a serious hamstring injury since early November. The Brazilian striker will not feature in the final match of 2024 against Wolves. His recovery is progressing, but he will not be back in time to play in this game. The expected return for Richarlison is on January 4 against Newcastle United. His absence has been a blow to Tottenham’s attacking options, with his pace and work rate needed in the final third.
Micky van de Ven
- Status: Out
- Type of injury: Hamstring
- Possible return date: Unknown
Micky van de Ven is another key player who will miss the game against Wolves. Van de Ven suffered a hamstring injury during the dramatic 4-3 loss to Chelsea, and his recovery timeline remains unclear. There have been limited updates on his condition, and he is not expected to return for this weekend’s match. Tottenham will need to adjust their defensive setup in his absence, and the club will be hoping for more news on his recovery soon.
Wilson Odobert
- Status: Out
- Type of injury: Hamstring
- Possible return date: Unknown
Wilson Odobert has had a difficult season with multiple injuries. The former Burnley player is currently recovering from a hamstring operation. He has already suffered a second injury this season, and his return date is not yet confirmed. Like van de Ven, Odobert will be unavailable for the Wolves match. His absence has left Spurs thin on options, particularly in attacking positions.
Mikey Moore
- Status: Out
- Type of injury: Illness
- Possible return date: Unknown
Mikey Moore has been struggling with a severe illness and has yet to return to action. The illness has kept him sidelined for some time, but he is slowly being reintegrated into the squad. It is not clear when Moore will be fit to return to the field, but Spurs will hope that he can make a comeback soon.
- Ben Davies
- Status: Out
- Type of injury: Hamstring
- Possible return date: January 19 (vs. Everton)
Ben Davies was initially expected to return soon after his hamstring injury. However, he suffered a setback during training, which has delayed his recovery. Postecoglou has confirmed that Davies will miss the upcoming match against Wolves and will need a couple more weeks to recover. His expected return is now set for January 19 against Everton. Davies’ experience will be missed in the Spurs defence, and the team will need to adjust without him for the next few games.
Djed Spence
- Status: Suspended
- Return date: January 4 (vs. Newcastle United)
Djed Spence will miss the game against Wolves due to suspension. The right-back received two bookable offences during Tottenham’s Boxing Day clash with Nottingham Forest, which led to his red card. Spence will serve a one-match suspension, and he will be eligible to return for the match against Newcastle United on January 4. Spurs will need to find a replacement for him in the starting lineup for the Wolves match.