Tottenham and Chelsea are both grappling with major injury setbacks ahead of their London derby, with up to 16 players potentially unavailable.<\/p>\n
Both clubs featured in midweek Carabao Cup action, producing contrasting outcomes. Enzo Maresca\u2019s Chelsea edged a thrilling 4-3 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers to advance to the quarter-finals, while Thomas Frank\u2019s Tottenham were knocked out after a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United. Chelsea will face League One side Cardiff City in the next round, though Maresca was left fuming at Liam Delap\u2019s double booking and red card at Molineux.<\/p>\n
Tottenham Hotspur
\nThomas Frank could be missing as many as 11 first-team players. Archie Gray is the latest addition to the growing injury list after sustaining a calf issue. He joins Destiny Udogie, Ben Davies, Radu Dragusin, Kota Takai, Yves Bissouma, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, and Dominic Solanke on the sidelines.<\/p>\n
Frank confirmed that goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario should be fit to return against Chelsea after missing the Newcastle game with a minor problem. Meanwhile, Wilson Odobert remains a doubt due to a side strain, though Frank suggested his condition is improving. Cristian Romero\u2019s availability is also uncertain, as the captain has not featured since the 2-1 win at Leeds United earlier this month.<\/p>\n
Chelsea
\nChelsea\u2019s injury list is shorter but still concerning. Maresca will be without Liam Delap, who is suspended following his red card at Wolves, and Cole Palmer, who remains sidelined. In defence, Benoit Badiashile and Levi Colwill continue their recovery from long-term injuries, while midfielder Dario Essugo is still unavailable.<\/p>\n
Mykhailo Mudryk also remains provisionally suspended following an FA charge for an anti-doping rule violation in June. However, Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez, both rested in the midweek cup tie, are expected to return to the starting line-up at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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