Tottenham have returned to training as they gear up for Sunday’s vital Premier League clash against fellow relegation battlers Nottingham Forest.
Igor Tudor’s revitalised side head into the fixture on the back of a 3-2 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, with the squad boosted by the return of Joao Palhinha. The Portuguese midfielder, currently on loan from Bayern Munich, has been sidelined since the first leg against Atletico after a late collision with Cristian Romero. Following concussion protocols, he missed the draw at Liverpool and the second leg against Atletico, but was back training at Hotspur Way on Friday morning.
However, Dominic Solanke was once again absent from training due to a hip issue. Despite being named in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, his availability for the weekend remains uncertain. Tudor is expected to provide a fitness update on the striker during his pre-match press conference this afternoon.
There is encouraging news for Spurs as Richarlison is available again after serving his Champions League suspension. Lucas Bergvall and Destiny Udogie also returned from injury as substitutes against Atletico, though their minutes will need to be managed carefully after recent layoffs.
Tottenham reported no new injury concerns from their midweek encounter and will be aiming to extend their unbeaten run to three matches in all competitions.
Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, arrive with momentum of their own after a dramatic Europa League penalty shootout victory over FC Midtjylland in Denmark. Manager Vitor Pereira rotated his squad with one eye on the trip to North London, but still saw his side progress.
Captain Ryan Yates believes the result can boost their Premier League form, highlighting the squad’s depth and unity. He noted that players who have had limited minutes will now be pushing for more involvement, as Forest look to maintain their momentum heading into the weekend clash.
