Tottenham Hotspur F.C. suffer a huge injury setback ahead of their clash with Liverpool F.C. as Igor Tudor confirms four players will miss the game.

Liverpool F.C. could receive a major boost ahead of Sunday’s showdown with Tottenham Hotspur F.C. after Spurs boss Igor Tudor confirmed fresh injury concerns in north London.

Both teams head into the Anfield clash after disappointing midweek European results, but Tottenham appear to be in a far more difficult position regarding squad availability.

Reports indicate the Spurs manager has ruled several players out of the trip to Merseyside, with concussion issues and suspension adding to an already long list of absentees. Defender Cristian Romero and midfielder João Palhinha will both miss the match after suffering concussion during Tottenham’s 5–2 defeat to Atlético Madrid.

The absence of both players is a huge blow for Spurs, particularly Romero, who had only recently returned to action. Tudor made it clear when discussing the situation, confirming that the duo will not feature against Liverpool but could return for the upcoming match against Nottingham Forest F.C. or possibly for their next UEFA Champions League fixture.

Tottenham’s injury crisis does not stop there. Tudor also revealed that Micky van de Ven is suspended, while Yves Bissouma will also miss the Anfield encounter. In addition, Conor Gallagher has been dealing with a fever, though he may still be available.

The Croatian coach admitted that the growing list of absentees is making it extremely difficult to select a starting eleven, highlighting the tough situation Tottenham currently face.

While Spurs are dealing with serious squad problems, Liverpool are not completely free from concerns either. Federico Chiesa and Alisson Becker were both doubts earlier in the week. However, head coach Arne Slot has sounded optimistic about the Brazilian goalkeeper’s chances of returning.

Speaking at the AXA Training Centre, Slot explained that Alisson has been working with the physios and could rejoin team training, although his availability is still not completely certain.

Even so, with Tottenham missing several key players and heading to Anfield under difficult circumstances, Liverpool will feel they have a strong opportunity to bounce back after their disappointing defeat in Turkey. ⚽