Tottenham Hotspur may be dealing with another injury concern as uncertainty surrounds the fitness of young winger Mikey Moore.
The promising teenager was notably absent from Spurs’ squad during their recent 1-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Premier League, raising questions about the reason behind his omission.
Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham has suggested that Moore’s absence was likely due to a minor injury rather than a selection decision by Ange Postecoglou. Given that the 17-year-old had played in four of Tottenham’s last five matches, his sudden exclusion seemed unusual.
While the setback is not expected to be serious, Tottenham will be eager for Moore’s swift recovery, particularly with a vital Europa League clash against AZ Alkmaar approaching.
With Timo Werner unavailable for European competition, Moore could have a key role to play in the upcoming knockout rounds.
Speaking to Tottenham News, Wenham stated:
“I don’t think Moore will be feeling any type of way about being left out.
“He might have suffered a small knock because you’ve got to remember before the game against City, Moore had started four out of five.
“Therefore, it would be unusual if he was suddenly left out of the squad, and he hadn’t suffered an injury of some sort. As a result, I wouldn’t be surprised if he has suffered a small knock.
“However, I expect to see him return to the squad against AZ Alkmaar, because Timo Werner is of course now ineligible in the UEFA Europa League.”
Mikey Moore has had a breakthrough season
Moore has been one of the most exciting prospects to emerge from Tottenham’s academy in recent years. His rapid rise continued with the signing of his first professional contract in August last year, followed by his European debut in September—a 3-0 victory over Qarabağ FK in the Europa League.
Moore further underlined his potential by scoring his first senior goal earlier in January, setting a new record as England’s youngest-ever scorer in a major European competition.
This season, the talented winger has already made 18 appearances across all competitions, contributing two goals and four assists. However, his campaign has been disrupted by injuries, including a two-month absence due to a virus that forced him to miss 14 matches.
With Tottenham still in contention for silverware in the Europa League, Moore’s return to action would provide a significant boost. Postecoglou will be hoping to have the teenager available for the crucial first leg against AZ Alkmaar.