Tottenham injury news: Key updates on Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski, and Yves Bissouma, with the latest developments and projected return dates.
Tottenham will look to regroup on Tuesday when they head to St James’ Park to face Newcastle United.
Both sides are level on points in the Premier League, despite contrasting recent form. Spurs have suffered back-to-back derby losses to Arsenal and Fulham, while Newcastle followed their victory over Manchester City with a dominant 4-1 win over Everton. The home defeat to Fulham has placed further pressure on Thomas Frank, with supporters voicing their frustration at both half-time and full-time.
Cristian Romero is available again after suspension, but Dominik Solanke is still expected to be out.
Below is the latest update on Tottenham’s injury situation and projected return dates:
Dominic Solanke
Solanke’s campaign has been disrupted since picking up an ankle injury in pre-season. He made a few brief appearances against PSG, Burnley and Manchester City before suffering a major setback. Frank admitted before the last international break that he didn’t know if Solanke would play again this year, and the striker himself has given no clear timeline.
“It’s been very tough,” he told The Athletic. “At first I didn’t think it was serious, but we didn’t realise how bad it was. I tried to return quickly but couldn’t, so surgery was needed.”
Expected return: Unknown
Radu Dragusin
Dragusin is moving closer to a comeback from his ACL injury, boosting Tottenham’s defence. He played 45 minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Leyton Orient during last month’s international break.
“It felt good,” he said. “My first minutes in 10 months, finally some action, and now I just need to build on this.”
Although he wasn’t involved against Arsenal, PSG or Fulham, he could rejoin the matchday squad soon, potentially for the Brentford game.
Expected return: Saturday, December 6 vs Brentford (H)
Dejan Kulusevski
Kulusevski is also nearing a comeback. After missing months due to a patella injury and surgery following the Europa League final last season, he has resumed light outdoor training. Frank says there is a “good chance” he features before the end of the year.
Kota Takai
Takai has yet to make an appearance since arriving from Kawasaki Frontale in the summer. Though Frank previously suggested he would be back in training soon, he has not been seen in recent squads.
Expected return: Unknown
Yves Bissouma
Bissouma is still waiting for his first outing of the season. After missing the UEFA Super Cup through suspension, he picked up another injury while playing for Mali and was stretchered off shortly after coming on. He has since undergone surgery for ankle ligament damage.
Expected return: Unknown
James Maddison
Maddison is set for a long spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery for a torn ACL suffered in pre-season against Newcastle.
Expected return: Summer 2026