Thomas Frank delivered a rare positive injury update on his Tottenham squad ahead of the north London derby against Arsenal. Mohammed Kudus returned to the starting XI, while Randal Kolo Muani, Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray all made the matchday squad. However, those boosts did little to change the outcome, as a relentless Arsenal side swept Spurs aside 4-1 at the Emirates \u2014 Frank\u2019s heaviest defeat since taking charge.<\/p>\n
Tottenham injury update: Dominic Solanke, Radu Dragusin and Dejan Kulusevski
\nDespite some returns, several key players remain unavailable. Dominic Solanke is still sidelined, and in an interview last week, he declined to set a return date as he continues his recovery. His comeback remains uncertain.<\/p>\n
Radu Dragusin is also working his way back from the ACL injury he suffered in January. He featured in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Leyton Orient during the international break, a significant step forward. He is understood to be in contention to return this weekend against Fulham, with Cristian Romero suspended.<\/p>\n
Tottenham have been lacking creativity and are eagerly awaiting Dejan Kulusevski\u2019s comeback. Frank previously suggested the winger could be available before the end of the year. A training clip shared by Destiny Udogie showed Kulusevski back on the grass, indicating progress. Current expectations are that he could return in December.<\/p>\n
Updates on Takai, Ben Davies, James Maddison and Yves Bissouma
\nTakai is yet to make an appearance since joining the club, but Frank confirmed before the Arsenal match that the Japan international has resumed training. His return is expected soon, with December targeted as a realistic timeframe.<\/p>\n
Ben Davies has missed seven straight games due to a hamstring issue that forced him to withdraw from Wales duty. Frank initially projected a four-to-five-week absence, but a setback has delayed his recovery slightly, with December now marked for his potential return.<\/p>\n
James Maddison and Yves Bissouma remain long-term concerns. Maddison is unlikely to feature again this season, with a summer return looking most plausible. Bissouma\u2019s comeback also remains unclear as he continues rehabilitation following ankle ligament surgery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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