Thomas Frank addresses Tottenham’s growing injury crisis ahead of pivotal Frankfurt clash

The Tottenham head coach revealed that although he has not yet spoken directly to the players involved, the updates relayed to him have been encouraging. His understanding is that the situation is not serious, with both players set to travel later in the evening and expected to be available for selection the following day.

However, Spurs continue to battle a growing injury list. Pedro Porro is currently sidelined with a hamstring issue and is expected to be out for three to four weeks, ruling him out of the Champions League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt. A return is pencilled in for 22/02.

Defensively, Micky van de Ven will also miss the Frankfurt encounter. The manager described the problem as a minor setback and remains optimistic the Dutch centre-back could be fit in time for the weekend’s league fixture, with a potential return on 01/02.

Uncertainty still surrounds the Swedish international as he recovers from a knee injury. There was no fresh update ahead of Wednesday’s game, although the club anticipates a clearer picture in the coming days.

Expected return: Unknown.

Ben Davies faces a more concerning outlook. The veteran defender has undergone a second ankle operation, placing his season — and possibly his Spurs career — in serious doubt, with fears he may have already played his final match for the club.

Expected return: End of season.

Midfield depth has also been impacted, with Lucas Bergvall ruled out for approximately three months following ankle surgery after being withdrawn against Borussia Dortmund.
Expected return: 11/04.
There is some positive news, however, as Pape Matar Sarr has rejoined the squad following his AFCON success. Although he is still building match fitness after a recent illness, he is once again available for selection.

Expected return: 28/01.

With injuries mounting and qualification at stake, Wednesday’s showdown against Eintracht Frankfurt looms as a crucial test in Tottenham’s Champions League campaign.

Away from North London, Raheem Sterling is expected to depart Chelsea before the January transfer window closes. The 31-year-old has struggled to rediscover his best form at Stamford Bridge, and growing speculation suggests a move to Tottenham could be a genuine possibility.