Igor Tudor has received a major boost ahead of Tottenham Hotspur’s Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest this weekend, as both sides aim to move clear of the relegation zone.
Spurs head into the game encouraged by their midweek performance against Atlético Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. Although they were eliminated 7-5 on aggregate, the North London side showed resilience and quality in a 3-2 second-leg victory over Diego Simeone’s team.
Meanwhile, Forest are struggling for form, winless in their last seven league matches, and sit just one point away from Spurs near the drop zone. The stakes are high, as a defeat for Tottenham combined with a West Ham United win over Aston Villa could push Tudor’s side into the bottom three.
Tottenham have been handed a timely lift with several key players returning to action, including Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Destiny Udogie, Lucas Bergvall, and Conor Gallagher, all of whom featured in the win over Atlético to regain match sharpness.
Despite the positives, Tudor admitted the squad is still stretched due to injuries, with limited options available on the bench. However, the recent performance and returning players offer renewed hope as Spurs prepare for a crucial encounter.
