Premier League Gameweek 11 Preview

Injury Concerns Mount

Tottenham Hotspur is grappling with a host of injuries affecting their performance. Radu Dragusin, Dejan Kulusevski, and James Maddison remain unavailable for the foreseeable future. Meanwhile, Yves Bissouma and newcomer Kota Takai are yet to debut this season. Adding to their concerns, Lucas Bergvall will miss the game against Manchester United after a concussion suffered in the recent loss to Chelsea.

Updates on Dominic Solanke

Tottenham’s head coach, Thomas Frank, updated fans on Dominic Solanke’s ongoing recovery from his ankle condition. Solanke has seen limited playtime this season, with a minor surgical procedure undertaken on October 1. Frank mentioned that Solanke’s return might not be imminent, as the upcoming international break will determine the next steps without rushing his recovery.

Positive News for Some Players

Amid the injury challenges, there is good news. Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie, who were briefly sidelined, have recovered well and are now ready for selection, boosting team morale ahead of the weekend.

Addressing Internal Issues

Following Tottenham’s recent defeat at Chelsea, internal matters emerged with defenders Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence criticized for not participating in the post-match fan lap. Both players have since apologized, stating their actions were due to frustration with the game’s outcome rather than disrespect for supporters.

Upcoming Match Against Manchester United

Tottenham’s narrow 1-0 defeat against Chelsea has fueled the desire for a positive result against Manchester United. Victory in this upcoming fixture could boost Tottenham’s ambitions for a top-four league finish, currently leaving them tied with United on 17 points, sitting in sixth place and trailing leaders Arsenal by eight points.