Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has delivered a significant and concerning triple injury update, headlined by the news that key forward Mohammed Kudus will be sidelined for an extended period.
Kudus Sidelined with Serious Quad Injury
The most severe blow is to Mohammed Kudus, who sustained a significant quad tendon injury during the first half of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Sunderland. Scans have confirmed the damage, and Frank has stated the club do not expect the 25-year-old Ghanaian international back until after the March international break.
This timeline suggests Kudus is unlikely to feature again until April, potentially ruling him out for around 13 matches. His absence will be keenly felt during a packed fixture schedule.
Midfield Duo Added to Treatment Table
The injury woes compounded during Wednesday's 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth. Uruguayan midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur picked up a hamstring injury and was substituted late in the game. Frank described it as "a bigger one", though the full extent is still being assessed.
Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall also suffered a knock in the same match and was taken off before the hour mark. He was undergoing assessment on Thursday to determine the severity of his issue.
Broader Squad Context and Crucial Fixtures Ahead
Frank also provided an update on winger Dejan Kulusevski, who is managing a complicated knee injury. He received an injection ten days ago, with the club waiting three to four weeks to see if the pain subsides sufficiently for a return to training.
The injuries come at a challenging time for Spurs. With the March international break beginning on March 28, Kudus is likely to target a return for a potential match against Sunderland on April 11. In the meantime, the squad must navigate a critical period without several key figures.
The list of upcoming fixtures Kudus is set to miss includes Premier League clashes with Manchester City, Manchester United, and Arsenal, as well as UEFA Champions League ties against Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt.
Furthermore, the treatment room at Hotspur Way remains busy. James Maddison, Dominic Solanke, and Destiny Udogie continue their rehabilitation from existing issues. Meanwhile, Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr are currently away on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations.
