Overview
- Thomas Frank said Cristian Romero has an adductor strain and will be assessed through the week, offering no definitive return date.
- Destiny Udogie has a knee irritation and, along with Ben Davies, did not travel, further depleting Tottenham’s senior defensive options.
- Romero and Udogie missed Tuesday training at Hotspur Way, with Kevin Danso expected to partner Micky van de Ven again in central defence if available.
- Radu Dragusin and Kota Takai are unavailable for the Champions League league phase and Mathys Tel is ineligible, leaving Spurs facing close to 10 absences across the squad.
- Depth concerns were highlighted when 16-year-old Jun’ai Byfield was the only centre-back on the bench against Aston Villa, and media suggest midfielders could be used as emergency cover at the back.