Tottenham are set to receive a timely boost with midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur recovering ahead of schedule, while James Maddison is also pushing to regain fitness before the season concludes.
Injury concerns easing for Spurs
New head coach Roberto De Zerbi is still monitoring several key players as he prepares for his first match in charge. The upcoming trip to the Stadium of Light is expected to come too soon for Mohammed Kudus, who has been sidelined with a serious muscle injury since January.
Before his departure, Igor Tudor provided an update, noting that Kudus was making steady progress and could begin partial training with the squad within days. Both Kudus and goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario are targeting a return for the home clash against Brighton, while Mathys Tel could feature against Sunderland.
There was also encouraging news regarding James Maddison, who has been seen training individually with the ball and is expected to play a role before the campaign ends.
Tottenham injury update – expected return dates:
Mathys Tel – within days
Pape Matar Sarr – 1–2 weeks
Guglielmo Vicario – 1–2 weeks
Mohammed Kudus – 1–2 weeks
Yves Bissouma – unknown
James Maddison – May
Rodrigo Bentancur – April
Ben Davies – unknown
Dejan Kulusevski – unknown
Wilson Odobert – September
Bentancur ahead of schedule
According to Football.London, Bentancur has already resumed light training on the pitch and is ahead of his initial recovery timeline. His personal fitness coach revealed that the midfielder is roughly two weeks ahead of schedule and is aiming to make an appearance before the end of April.
This development comes as a major lift for De Zerbi, who is expected to value Bentancur’s experience and tactical awareness. The Uruguayan, who previously played a key role at Juventus, could fit well into a possession-based system despite occasional inconsistencies in his passing.
Bentancur, who earns £75,000 per week, had been a regular presence in the Premier League this season prior to his injury, contributing solid defensive and passing numbers.
De Zerbi has often favored a 4-2-3-1 setup during his time at Marseille and Brighton, a formation that could see Bentancur operate alongside a more technical partner in a deeper midfield role.
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Question: Which Tottenham player is expected to return from injury in April?
Answer: Rodrigo Bentancur
