Tottenham Hotspur are set to face Liverpool FC in the Premier League on Sunday, but Igor Tudor currently has only a limited squad available. Many supporters see Tottenham’s dramatic collapse as alarming, with the London side severely depleted while trying to avoid the threat of relegation.
Spurs injury situation
Tottenham head into the match against last season’s champions with a very thin squad. Although Liverpool have also struggled for consistency this season, Spurs’ extensive injury problems have significantly reduced their chances of getting a result at Anfield.
Tottenham’s remaining Premier League fixtures
15/03/26 – Liverpool (A) – 2–1 loss
22/03/26 – Nott’m Forest (H) – 3–0 loss
12/04/26 – Sunderland (A) – 1–1 draw
18/04/26 – Brighton (H) – 2–2 draw
25/04/26 – Wolves (A) – 1–1 draw
02/05/26 – Aston Villa (A) – 2–1 loss
09/05/26 – Leeds (H) – 2–1 win
17/05/26 – Chelsea (A) – 1–0 loss
24/05/26 – Everton (H) – 3–0 win
Tudor remains under pressure in his interim role, but the club’s decision to wait until after the weekend before making any decisions reflects an understanding that the current injury crisis must first be managed.
The situation worsened when Micky van de Ven was sent off during the match against Crystal Palace FC after a reckless challenge on Ismaïla Sarr, allowing Palace to fight back. Further problems arose when Cristian Romero and João Palhinha suffered a clash of heads during the defeat to Atlético Madrid and were ruled out due to concussion protocols.
In total, up to 13 first-team players could miss the trip. With Yves Bissouma injured and Conor Gallagher sidelined by illness, the lack of midfield options may force Tudor to adjust his setup and deploy one of his attacking players deeper.
Simons could take on a different role
Tottenham face a difficult task at Anfield, but the situation could also present an opportunity for Xavi Simons to influence the team in a new position. The 22-year-old joined Spurs from RB Leipzig for about £51m last summer and is widely regarded as one of Europe’s most promising playmakers. Journalist Graeme Bailey described him as a potential superstar, although he has struggled to adapt in north London.
Content creator Ronaldo Brown previously suggested that Simons had been overwhelmed by the pace of the Premier League, appearing hesitant on the ball and lacking influence in attack. However, Tottenham’s broader struggles this season have also affected many players in the squad.
Despite his inconsistent performances, Simons has still shown flashes of the qualities that led to comparisons with Christian Eriksen when he first arrived.
Xavi Simons in the Premier League
Matches (starts): 23 (17)
Goals: 1
Assists: 4
Touches per match: 47.6
Shots (on target): 1.4 (0.3)
Accurate passes: 25.2 (82%)
Big chances created: 6
Key passes: 1.3
Crosses: 0.6
Dribbles: 1.0
Ball recoveries: 3.6
Tackles + interceptions: 1.9
Duels won: 4.4 (47%)
Although primarily an attacking midfielder, Simons contributes defensively and competes well in duels. While he usually operates further forward, Tottenham’s injury crisis could see him used in a deeper, box-to-box midfield role to help maintain creativity in a depleted lineup.
