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25/26 Injury and illness thread

Hmmm, sounds like don Paratici will need to be lining up a new CF for us next month….

Asked if there were any issues after Saudi Sportswashing Machine at his pre-match press conference at Hotspur Way on Thursday afternoon, Thomas reported: "No, everyone from the Saudi Sportswashing Machine game should be ready."

Thomas was later asked if there were updates on Deki Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke - Deki hasn't featured all season due to a knee injury, Dominic has made just three substitutes appearances, the last back in August, due to an ankle problem. "When they are ready to really be close to being involved in the squad, then I will give more information," he said.

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Thomas Frank says 'everyone should be ready' after Tuesday night's draw at Saudi Sportswashing Machine as he prepares to face his former club Brentford at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday (3pm).
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Potter gives March return date update on Kulusevski​

Potter was pressed further on whether the Tottenham midfielder will be ready for March, as Sweden look to book their place in the World Cup finals through the play-off qualifying rounds.

The Sweden boss made sure to highlight Kulusevski’s determination before giving a realistic assessment.

Potter said: “He is desperate to be included. I am convinced of that (that Kulusevski will be in March). That is my feeling based on having spoken to him and understanding where he is. I think that is the last part of the rehabilitation that he needs to go through.

“My experience when someone has been out for a long time is that it can be a bit up and down and frustrating, but he is in a good place. I think the problem with football – and looking ahead to March – is that nobody knows for sure where he is going to be.

“If you can predict that, you are a genius. It is about being patient with him and supporting him. I am confident he will be there.”
 
Bishop said:
I don't think the missing players are the panacea for all of our ills if I'm honest. Solanke and Maddison are both questionable in terms of effectiveness. I worry we are doing that thing again where a missing or injured players become better the longer they are missing.

Kulu is though a genuine miss, we were basically the Kulusevski team for large portions of last season, especially before Xmas.
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Maddison was massively important during those first 10 games under Ange before his injury. He can be the deep lying passing midfielder or the number 10, as well as the leader on the pitch. He was missed particularly in terms of giving Xavi time to become accustomed to the league and as a rotation option. He is a streaky player but, on form, I see him as an asset and a big miss.

Solanke's hold up play has been really missed this season especially when Richarlison had to be the number 9. I dread an injury to Muani so Solanke being available again is very important.

We miss both as rotation options. So while not world beaters they are decent players who increase our options especially in games where we are struggling.
 
Robspur12 said:
Maddison was massively important during those first 10 games under Ange before his injury. He can be the deep lying passing midfielder or the number 10, as well as the leader on the pitch. He was missed particularly in terms of giving Xavi time to become accustomed to the league and as a rotation option. He is a streaky player but, on form, I see him as an asset and a big miss.

Solanke's hold up play has been really missed this season especially when Richarlison had to be the number 9. I dread an injury to Muani so Solanke being available again is very important.

We miss both as rotation options. So while not world beaters they are decent players who increase our options especially in games where we are struggling.
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All of that I do agree with it's just if you read posts on here some are have started overrating those players in their memories as if all of our problems would have been solved if they were available. It's as if people don't remember Maddison's form post those first 10 Ange games and just the general lack of quality impact Solanke was able to make.

Good players yes, good options yes, better to have them available 100% but let's just not get too carried away and forget that we had these very players available at various points over the last 2 seasons and had many of the same core problems we have now.
 
Bishop said:
All of that I do agree with it's just if you read posts on here some are have started overrating those players in their memories as if all of our problems would have been solved if they were available. It's as if people don't remember Maddison's form post those first 10 Ange games and just the general lack of quality impact Solanke was able to make.

Good players yes, good options yes, better to have them available 100% but let's just not get too carried away and forget that we had these very players available at various points over the last 2 seasons and had many of the same core problems we have now.
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I don't think it can be argued against that Maddison is our best creative/passing midfielder and that Solanke is our best forward wrt hold up/Target Man play - given that's two areas we have suffered in so far it stands to reason that we'd have fared better with them available - i think that's all anyone has said in that regard
 
- Lucas Bergvall is being assessed
- Rodrigo Bentancur has picked up a hamstring injury
- Mohammed Kudus out until at least the March international break
- Dejan Kulusevski still at least 3-4 weeks away from returning to the grass

"Lucas Bergvall is being assessed today. We will know more later today with him."

"Same with Rodrigo Bentancur. Rodri has a hamstring injury - looks like a bigger one, unfortunately. We don’t know the time frame. That we will know later.

"Mohammed Kudus unfortunately is a bigger one to the tendon in the quad. That is one where we expect him back after the March international break.""

"The latest on Dejan Kulusesvki. We know it is a complicated injury. If there is one person who can accelerate that (recovery) it is Dejan, who is a top pro and has a top mentality. The most important thing is to remove the pain in the knee. He had an injection to help that 10 days ago. We will know in 3-4 weeks if that has settled. And when it has settled, hopefully, he will be on the grass and from there, we will see what is happening.
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I reckon some people need to start making some serious fudging apologies to Ange.
 
That back on the grass in 3-4 weeks sounds like best case scenario for Dejan. Sounds like it could be much longer. wouldn’t be surprised if we don’t see him this season.
 
tommysvr said:
- Lucas Bergvall is being assessed
- Rodrigo Bentancur has picked up a hamstring injury
- Mohammed Kudus out until at least the March international break
- Dejan Kulusevski still at least 3-4 weeks away from returning to the grass



I reckon some people need to start making some serious fudging apologies to Ange.
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...and Paulinha definitely had a problem towards the end.

He was limping off to the dressing room after completing his fan PR duties at the end of the game.
 
tw12yid said:
That back on the grass in 3-4 weeks sounds like best case scenario for Dejan. Sounds like it could be much longer. wouldn’t be surprised if we don’t see him this season.
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Kneecap injury always a very tricky one.

A steroid injection to 'settle it down' is never a good sign. Its basically a shot of hope.
 
tw12yid said:
That back on the grass in 3-4 weeks sounds like best case scenario for Dejan. Sounds like it could be much longer. wouldn’t be surprised if we don’t see him this season.
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I don't think he'll take part in Swedens WC qualifier in March, even in a best case scenario.
 
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