The wait is nearly over for Tottenham Hotspur fans, with their team returning to Premier League action on Sunday evening after a 12-day break. It will feel different at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as new manager Igor Tudor takes charge of his first match in charge.
Supporters have already hinted at bringing back the Forever Tifo in hopes of creating a fierce atmosphere against bitter rivals Arsenal. The Gunners head into the clash following draws with Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers, missing the chance to extend their lead at the top.
A win would mark the ideal start for Tudor, not only ending Spurs’ poor run against their London rivals but also dealing a blow to Arsenal’s title hopes. However, squad fitness remains a concern. Tottenham are still dealing with several injuries, with Mohammed Kudus, Rodrigo Bentancur, Ben Davies, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Lucas Bergvall all sidelined for extended periods.
Kevin Danso still has no clear return date, while Destiny Udogie is managing a hamstring issue after his latest knock. Wilson Odobert is also unavailable after suffering an ACL injury. There is some encouragement with Richarlison back in training, though the status of Pedro Porro remains unclear. Meanwhile, Cristian Romero is suspended following his red card against Manchester United.
Providing the latest update, Tudor revealed that Dominic Solanke had been dealing with a throat issue but has returned to training for the past two days. However, no other injured players are expected back in time for the Arsenal clash, although some could resume training next week.
When asked whether anyone would return against Arsenal, Tudor said: “Probably no. Solanke has some problem with his throat, but he made two days training. All the others, some are next week.”
