Tottenham injury return dates for Romero, Van de Ven and Moore

Tottenham’s injury woes deepen as crucial players remain sidelined, testing Ange Postecoglou’s resilience during a critical period, so let’s now find out the return dates of Spurs’ absent stars.

An injury-laden season for Tottenham Hotspur

Injuries have plagued Tottenham Hotspur throughout the current campaign, disrupting the momentum of Ange Postecoglou’s squad.

Despite a mixed start to the season, the list of injured players has grown alarmingly, leaving the manager with limited options.

This issue has been compounded by the nature of the injuries, which have not only sidelined first-team regulars but have also led to recurring problems upon their return.

As the new year approaches, the focus shifts to the recovery timelines of the injured stars. Here is a detailed look at the current injury situation and what it means for the team moving forward.

Tottenham injury updates: key players and return dates

Here, we compile all the latest injury updates, injury type, manager’s comments and expected Tottenham return dates, as relayed by football.london.

Guglielmo Vicario

• Injury type: Fractured foot
• Latest update: The goalkeeper is no longer using crutches and is instead wearing a protective boot.
• Manager’s comments: “He’s going well, typical of Vic, he’s pushing every boundary,” said Postecoglou last week. “Obviously, he’s still a fair bit away, but whatever timeline that is, he will make sure he’s back as quickly as possible. He’s still very much around the group. We saw him last night, he’s also training every day. He’s so invested in what we’re doing, helping the keepers, helping the whole group. He’s one of the leaders and, yes, he’s progressing well.”
• Expected return: Postecoglou initially suggested “months rather than weeks,” implying a return no earlier than January.

Richarlison

• Injury type: Hamstring
• Latest update: The Brazilian forward has resumed training and could be in contention soon.
• Manager’s comments: Postecoglou described it as a “significant injury” but indicated optimism about Richarlison’s recovery pace.
• Expected return: Potentially available for the Newcastle match, pending readiness assessments.

Cristian Romero

• Injury type: Quad muscle
• Latest update: Reports suggest the World Cup winner will be sidelined for six weeks after his latest setback.
• Manager’s comments: “He felt something in his quad,” Postecoglou said after that defeat. “He trained really well. He wasn’t the one I was worried about, to be honest, but it’s just the way the season’s going for us unfortunately. So we just have to wait and see.”
• Expected return: Mid-January.

Mikey Moore

• Injury type: Virus and recovery issues
• Latest update: The young midfielder has resumed training but is being brought back cautiously.
• Manager’s comments: “I want to be as transparent as I can, but this is a 17-year-old boy. I don’t like talking about what they have and what they don’t have. It’s nothing serious, but you know, he’s 17. We’re going to take our time, and I don’t like this kind of constant, not from you by the way, but I’ve just heard other bits and pieces of people speculating.”
• Expected return: Could return to training by midweek but might require time to regain match fitness.

Micky van de Ven

• Injury type: Hamstring
• Latest update: Recovery is progressing cautiously to prevent further setbacks.
• Manager’s comments: “Van de Ven and Romero are both chugging along,” Postecoglou said a fortnight ago. “I think both, to be fair, will be in the new year. When..? It’s not as significant an injury as it was last time with Micky but, with having the setback, the medical team is just going to make sure he is right to go so both will be (back) in the new year at some point.”
• Expected return: Likely January.

Ben Davies

• Injury type: Hamstring
• Latest update: Davies suffered a setback during training, delaying his return.
• Manager’s comments: “No, he’s ruled out. Unfortunately, he had a setback in training, so he’s probably out for another couple of weeks,” Postecoglou said in one of his many injury-related answers.
• Expected return: Early to mid-January.

Destiny Udogie

• Injury type: Hamstring
• Latest update: The severity of the injury suggests an extended recovery period.
• Manager’s comments: “I think it’s a hamstring,” Postecoglou told football.london. “Again, like I said, we’ve been relying on a core group of players because we just haven’t had the ability to rotate, so at some point, it was going to catch up with us. Unfortunately, it caught up with Destiny.”
• Expected return: A lengthy absence seems likely, with no specific timeline yet.

January’s critical importance for Tottenham

The January transfer window is rapidly approaching, and for Tottenham, it could be pivotal in stabilising a season disrupted by injuries.

With so many players sidelined and recovery timelines extending well into the new year, the club must consider bolstering its ranks to mitigate the strain on remaining fit players.

Adding depth to the squad would also allow Postecoglou to implement the rotation he so urgently needs.

Moreover, the return of key players like Vicario and Romero will be instrumental in restoring defensive solidity, while the potential recovery of attacking options such as Richarlison could reignite the team’s offensive firepower.

Postecoglou’s management of these returns will also be critical, ensuring players are not rushed back prematurely, which could risk further setbacks.

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