Tottenham Hotspur fans were jubilant after a commanding 5-0 victory over Southampton, however, an incident after the match has left fans concerned about Djed Spence’s availability for upcoming fixtures.
Djed Spence finally made his Premier League debut for Tottenham Hotspur against Southampton, marking the occasion with a standout performance that included a crucial assist and a clean sheet.
The 24-year-old, who has been on the fringes since his transfer from Middlesbrough over two years ago, seized his opportunity in the spotlight and earned plaudits from fans and analysts alike.
Having endured a frustrating wait for meaningful minutes in a Tottenham shirt, Spence’s performance demonstrated why he was once considered one of England’s brightest young defensive talents.
His confident runs down the right flank, coupled with his defensive solidity, were a welcome sight for Tottenham supporters who have long questioned his lack of involvement under previous managers.
However, what should have been a perfect evening for Spence and Tottenham took an unexpected turn after the final whistle at St Mary’s.
According to football journalist Alasdair Gold, Spence was seen limping away from the pitch after the match.
Gold reported on X, “Djed Spence was seen limping away after going over to the Spurs fans. Hopefully just a bit of tiredness and cramp after his first prolonged spell of football in a long while.”
Spence’s withdrawal in the 77th minute to make way for Premier League debutant Alfie Dorrington might have been precautionary, but fans will anxiously await updates on the defender’s condition.
With Tottenham entering a critical phase of the season, losing yet another defender, even for a short period, could prove costly.
Tottenham’s injury concerns in defence have become an all-too-familiar narrative this season, with the latest involving Destiny Udogie, who was forced off in the first half against Southampton after feeling discomfort in his leg.
Pedro Porro, who has been a near-ever-present for Spurs in the league, came on to replace Udogie and has already logged significant minutes this season.
Ange Postecoglou now finds himself with only two fit full-backs in Pedro Porro and Djed Spence—a difficult position for a side gearing up for crucial fixtures both in the Premier League and in domestic cup competitions.
Should Spence’s limp indicate anything more than post-match fatigue, Tottenham could face an even greater challenge in maintaining defensive stability.
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