Injury, suspension list vs. Arsenal
Ange Postecoglou, the head coach of Tottenham Hotspur, will have his most difficult task to date when the Lilywhites go to the Emirates on Sunday for a match against Arsenal in the North London derby.
Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevski’s late goals helped Spurs defeat 2-1 Sheffield Unitedlast weekend, maintaining their unblemished record to this point in the season.
Tottenham has had their greatest start to a season since the 1965–66 campaign with 13 points from five games, and they are now lying in second place in the table, only behind Manchester City, who have a perfect record.
The latest injury and suspension information for Tottenham is compiled here by Sports Mole ahead of their matchup with their bitter rivals, who defeated PSV Eindhoven 4-0 in their Champions League debut on Wednesday.
Status: Out Injury Type: Knee
Date of potential return: Unknown
Ivan Perisic, an experienced midfielder for Tottenham, was diagnosed with a “complex” anterior cruciate ligament injury on Wednesday afternoon. The Croatian midfielder may miss the remainder of the season as he gets ready for surgery.
Out of status
Hamstring ailment type
Possibly on October 23 (against Fulham).
In a similar vein, Ryan Sessegnon had surgery for a hamstring issue early in the season and is rumored to be planning a comeback in October.
Out of status
Groin injury kind
Possibly on October 23 (against Fulham).
Due to a groin issue, Bryan Gil was unable to make an early impression under Postecoglou. The Spanish attacker will likely need to spend at least a few more weeks receiving treatment.
Status: Somewhat unsure
Type of injury: Thigh
Possibly coming back on September 24 (against Arsenal)
Giovani Lo Celso had a thigh injury against Fulham in the EFL Cup last month, but even though he was unable to play against the Blades, he should be fit to play in the derby.
Out of status
Ankle injury kind
Date of potential return: Unknown
Alfie Whiteman, a fourth-choice goalie, underwent surgery to repair an ankle issue in the summer, and it is unknown when the Englishman will return to the lineup.