The hamstring injury suffered by Tottenham Hotspur’s left-back Destiny Udogie could not have come at a worse time for the North London club, with the full-back now ruled out for six-ten weeks, let’s find out the games he is set to miss.
Tottenham Hotspur’s left-back, Destiny Udogie, has been ruled out for an extended spell after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The incident occurred early in the second half, forcing Udogie to leave the pitch in the 50th minute. The initial diagnosis has estimated that the 22-year-old will be sidelined for six to ten weeks, a development that significantly disrupts Ange Postecoglou’s defensive plans.
With Udogie out of action, Tottenham’s already limited full-back options have been stretched thin.
The absence of the Italian defender places a heavy burden on Pedro Porro and Djed Spence, the only fully fit senior full-backs remaining at Postecoglou’s disposal.
With the estimated return date being between 6-10 weeks, the defender is expected to sit out up to ten matches if his recovery takes the maximum estimated time.
These include critical Premier League fixtures, Europa League games, the semi-final Carabao clash and the FA Cup.
A detailed breakdown of the matches Udogie is likely to miss reveals the uphill battle awaiting Tottenham:
| Competition | Match | Date |
| Premier League | Newcastle United | January 4 |
| Carabao Cup | Semi-final first leg: Liverpool | January 8 |
| FA Cup | Tamworth | January 12 |
| Premier League | Arsenal | January 15 |
| Premier League | Everton | January 19 |
| Europa League | Hoffenheim | January 23 |
| Premier League | Leicester City | January 26 |
| Europa League | IF Elfsborg | January 30 |
| Premier League | Brentford | February 2 |
| Carabao Cup | Second leg: Liverpool | February 6 |
The full-back’s absence has left Tottenham with just two fully fit full-backs, Pedro Porro and Djed Spence, a situation that poses significant challenges for Ange Postecoglou as the fixtures pile up.
Given the gravity of the situation, Tottenham must act decisively during the January transfer window. The Lilywhites have been linked with potential signings such as Patrick Dorgu and Tyrick Mitchell, both of whom could provide the necessary depth and quality to cover for Udogie’s absence.
As Postecoglou looks to maintain Tottenham’s competitive edge, bolstering the full-back positions has become an urgent priority.
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