"Igor Tudor has had to get to grips with Spurs' crippling injury list since taking charge of the club two weeks ago, and had just 13 senior players available to train ahead of last weekend's 4-1 defeat to Arsenal. Spurs, who are yet to win a league game in 2026, currently sit 16th in the Premier League table and are just four points above the bottom three."
"With Porro and Danso back, Tudor will now be able to name five natural defenders as he quickly tries to settle on a team he can trust heading into the final months of the season. Micky van de Ven is expected to be available for selection despite a small problem with his little finger."
"Kolo Muani has the trust of Tudor, who got the French forward playing some of the best football of his career on loan at Juventus last season. However, with Solanke fit enough to start, Kolo Muani is likely to drop out of the side."
Tottenham manager Igor Tudor faces significant squad challenges after taking charge two weeks ago with only 13 senior players available for training. The club sits 16th in the Premier League, four points above the bottom three, without a league win in 2026. Against Arsenal, Tudor deployed a three-man defence with Joao Palhinha as a makeshift centre-back. With Pedro Porro and Kevin Danso returning, Tudor gains five natural defenders for selection. Micky van de Ven is expected available despite a minor finger issue. Dominic Solanke returns to full fitness after a sore throat, competing with Randal Kolo Muani for the starting forward position. Richarlison also provides attacking options after recovering from a hamstring injury.
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