Tottenham injury list: Spurs players out, potential return dates, predicted lineup for next game vs. Eintracht Frankfurt

Tottenham’s contrasting fortunes at home and abroad continue to move in different directions ahead of their closing Champions League league phase match at Eintracht Frankfurt.

Victory over Borussia Dortmund last week put Thomas Frank’s side fifth in the standings. If they claim another three points against the club they beat in the quarterfinals of the Europa League last season. Spurs will advance automatically to the Round of 16.

Premier League assignments continue to be a problem for Frank and a last-gasp draw with relegation-threatened Burnley at the weekend means they remain winless in England’s top flight in 2026.

A big factor in this sapping run is a weighty injury list. The Sporting News brings you a look at the list of injured Tottenham players, plus a projected lineup for their upcoming match.

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Tottenham injury list

Below is the latest injury picture for Tottenham, including estimated return dates for those who are sidelined.

Cristian Romero

• Injury: Leg
• Expected return date: January 28 (vs. Eintracht Frankfurt)

Romero snatched a dramatic equaliser for Spurs at Burnley last time out but was substituted after kicking the advertising hoardings in celebration. However, Frank said the Argentina centre-back was simply suffering from cramp.

Joao Palhinha 

• Injury: Knock
• Expected return date: January 28 (vs. Eintracht Frankfurt)

Palhinha has missed Spurs last three games in all competitions but was thought to be close to a return at Burnley. Expect to see him return to the fray in Frankfurt

Lucas Bergvall

• Injury: Ankle
• Expected return date: May

Bergvall suffered a high ankle sprain during the Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund on January 20. Three days later he underwent surgery and is set for around three months on the sidelines.

Ben Davies

• Injury: Fractured ankle
• Expected return date: June

Davies was injured in the loss to West Ham, and Spurs announced on January 19 that he would need surgery on a broken ankle. It means the experienced defender, who is out of contract at the end of June, could have played his final game for the club.

Richarlison

• Injury: Hamstring
• Expected return date: March 4 (vs. Crystal Palace)

Richarlison limped off in the FA Cup loss to Aston Villa with a hamstring problem. Frank confirmed on January 15 that the forward was facing up to seven weeks out, which would see him sidelined until the beginning of March.

Rodrigo Bentancur

• Injury: Hamstring
• Expected return date: March

After picking up a hamstring injury late in the January defeat to Bournemouth, Bentancur could be out a significant amount of time. In the immediate aftermath of the match, Frank felt confident enough to proclaim that the injury “looks like a bigger one, unfortunately.”

That likely means its a Grade 2 or Grade 3 injury, which could keep him out anywhere from 6-8 weeks for a Grade 2 injury to multiple months if surgery is required to repair the muscle. More should be known after further scans are conducted.

Mohammed Kudus

• Injury: Quad
• Expected return date: March

Kudus was injured in the early January draw with Sunderland and following a scan over the next few days, unfortunate news was revealed. Thomas Frank stated on January 8 that Kudus would be out until after the March international break.

Dejan Kulusevski

• Injury: Knee
• Expected return date: February 1 (vs. Man City)

Kulusevski’s absence has been felt by club and country with the Sweden international yet to feature this season after undergoing knee surgery in May. The call to address a persistent issue was taken before Frank’s arrival at Spurs, and all parties are cautious over his comeback date after he played a key role under Ange Postecoglou.

He was expected back before the end of 2025, but Spurs continually refuse to give a timeline for his return. Even Frank has been frustrated by his continued absence, saying in late December: “When they are ready to be close to joining the squad then I will provide an update.”

That update eventually did come in early January, when the club stated he was still 3-4 weeks away from returning to training, at which point he would likely need further ramping up to regain fitness.

James Maddison

• Injury: ACL tear
• Expected return date: June 2026

Maddison suffered ACL damage in a preseason game against Newcastle United in August, with his campaign over before it even started. The England international has left a creative gap in Frank’s team, but due to the length of his rehabilitation, he’s not expected to feature again this season.

Kota Takai

• Injury: Thigh
• Expected return date: Unknown

Japan international Takai is yet to make his Spurs debut following a summer move from Kawasake Frontale.

Tottenham suspensions

Conor Gallagher

Gallagher cannot face Eintracht Frankfurt, as Spurs can only add him to their Champions League squad after the league phase

Tottenham predicted lineup vs. Eintracht Frankfurt

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Vicario (GK)

Danso, Romero, Van de Ven

Porro, Gray, Bissouma, Udogie

Odobert, Simons

Solanke

Tottenham next five games

After wrapping up the league phase in the Champions League, Tottenham start February with a daunting double-header with the Manchester clubs. Newcastle and the north London derby against Arsenal complete a tough month.

• Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Tottenham | UEFA Champions League league phase | Wednesday, January 28
• Tottenham vs. Man City | Premier League | Sunday, February 1
• Man United vs. Tottenham | Premier League | Saturday, February 7
• Tottenham vs. Newcastle | Premier League | Tuesday, February 10
• Tottenham vs. Arsenal | Premier League | Sunday, February 22