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Tottenham could have several players return from injuries this weekend, which would come as a major boost to Ange Postecoglou, who remains under pressure.
They lost 2-1 to Aston Villa in their last match, a game which saw their exit from the FA Cup, after they were also knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Liverpool last week. They will now rely on the Europa League in order to get silverware this season.
Spurs will host Manchester United on Sunday for a battle between two sides who will feel as though they have underperformed. Postecoglou could have some key players returning to his squad for the game.
Brennan Johnson
Winger Johnson could make a return this weekend as he has been recovering from a calf injury. He is currently being assessed ahead of Sunday’s game and is expected to return within the next two games. If he is unavailable, Postecoglou might yet again choose youngster Mikey Moore to play on the wing.
Expected return date - Sunday 16 February vs Manchester United
Timo Werner
Also a possibility to return, striker Timo Werner has been recovering from a hamstring injury which he picked up in January.
He has struggled to stay fit this season, making 17 Premier League appearances, he is also yet to score in the league. There is a chance that he could be on the bench with Mathys Tel maybe getting his first start as a Tottenham player.
Expected return date - Sunday 16 February vs Manchester United
Guglielmo Vicario
The Tottenham keeper has been injured since their 4-0 win against Manchester City in late November, when he played over 60 minutes of the game with a fracture to his foot. Vicario could be back this weekend, but seeing as Postecoglou has a good backup in the form of Antonin Kinsky, he may not rush Vicario for the game against United.
Expected return date - Sunday 16 February vs Manchester United
Destiny Udogie
Wing-back Udogie could also return as he is on a similar injury timeline to Vicario, Johnson and Werner.
Postecoglou said at the start of February: “They are all kind of around the same time - around 10 days. We are talking about Vicario, (Brennan) Johnson, Destiny (Udogie), Wilson (Odobert), and Timo (Werner).”
He could make a return this weekend, although due to the impressive performances by Djed Spence, Udogie may not get back into the starting XI just yet.
Expected return date - Sunday 16 February vs Manchester United
Micky van de Ven
Van de Ven made his return during the Europa League game against Elfsborg, but was not yet ready for a full return to playing.
The Spurs centre-back is returning with caution due to Tottenham’s multiple injuries in defence. Postecoglou said: “Micky got through the [Europa League] game with no problem, but he feels he's not ready yet for the step up to the Premier League. And after losing Radu (Dragusin), I'm not going to risk these guys.”
Expected return date - Sunday 16 February vs Manchester United
James Maddison
Maddison could see a return this weekend against Man United, which would be a major boost to Postecoglou. He has been recovering from a calf injury, and is expected to be available for Spurs assuming all goes well in training this week for the midfielder.
Expected return date - Sunday 16 February vs Manchester United
Cristian Romero
The game on Sunday will come too soon for Romero, as he is on a week-to-week basis with a hamstring injury.
Romero looks set to return against Ipswich next weekend, but it remains unclear if this will be a certain move. Postecoglou said: “Romero is a bit of a tricky one. We are not really sure yet. There is still some work he needs to do. It’s just a slower healer, and it is one we are looking at on a week-to-week basis.”
Expected return date - Saturday 22 February vs Ipswich Town
Dominic Solanke
Striker Solanke won’t be rushed back now that Tottenham have Mathys Tel as cover up front. He has been dealing with a knee injury which was originally set to keep him out for six weeks.
The timeline looks the same as things stand is a week behind the likes of Maddison and Johnson, and looks to return against Ipswich much like Romero.
Expected return date - Saturday 22 February vs Ipswich Town
Wilson Odobert
Odobert looked very close to coming back this week before he suffered a setback in his recovery which is expected to keep him out until March, which is a blow for the winger, and for Spurs.
Expected return date - Sunday 9 March vs Bournemouth
Radu Dragusin
Dragusin suffered an ACL injury to his right knee during Tottenham’s 3-0 win against Elfsborg, when he came on as a substitute and then off again due to his injury.
He will miss the rest of the season for Tottenham, and it could be all the way until December before we see him on the pitch for Postecoglou again.
Expected return date - Next season
Richarlison
Striker Richarlison worked well to get back from an injury recently, but then suffered another during their game against Liverpool in what was a 4-0 defeat in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg.
The Brazilian will likely be out for several weeks. Postecoglou said: “It’s disappointing for him. He was emotional last night because he’d worked really hard to get himself back, but again, it’s another setback that he’s going to have to deal with. We’ll hopefully get him back as soon as possible.”