Tottenham facing prospect of missing up to ten senior players for Champions League showdown with Monaco
Tottenham Hotspur could be missing up to ten senior players ahead of their crucial Champions League clash with AS Monaco.
The North London side currently sit just outside the automatic qualification spots in the league phase table. With only two matches played so far, Spurs need to start collecting points quickly to keep their hopes alive in what is proving to be a fiercely competitive tournament.
In their previous European outing, Tottenham were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against Bodo/Glimt after mounting a comeback in the Arctic Circle. They will now travel to France aiming for a vital second win against an AS Monaco team that shared the spoils with Manchester City last time out.
Thomas Frank faces mounting injury crisis
Manager Thomas Frank is dealing with a growing list of absentees, particularly in defence. Cristian Romero is managing a minor abductor strain, while Destiny Udogie sat out the recent Aston Villa game due to knee irritation. They join Radu Dragusin, Ben Davies, and Takai on the sidelines, leaving Frank short of options at the back.
The timing could hardly be worse for Spurs, who are looking to build consistency both in the Premier League and in Europe.
Squad registration woes deepen the problem
Adding to Frank’s frustrations, Tottenham were unable to fill their full 25-man Champions League squad, limiting rotation possibilities. Mathys Tel, Dejan Kulusevski, Yves Bissouma, and James Maddison were all omitted—either due to registration constraints or ongoing injury issues—further thinning the squad.
As a result, Frank is expected to stick with the same defensive lineup used against Aston Villa: Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, Micky van de Ven, and Djed Spence.
With matches coming thick and fast, Spurs will be desperate to avoid any further injuries as they navigate a congested and crucial period of the season.
