Tottenham could be without 10 players for Crystal Palace clash, but one may return

Tottenham Hotspur are staring at a crucial run-in, yet injury concerns continue to cast a shadow over Igor Tudor’s preparations ahead of their matchup with Crystal Palace.

There are just ten games left before the 2025-26 Premier League season comes to an end, and Tottenham Hotspur’s focus is on avoiding relegation.

It has been a challenging domestic campaign, with the Lilywhites sitting four points above 18th-placed West Ham United while also contending with a lengthy injury list.

Igor Tudor and his side must now dig deep if they are to avoid the drop and secure Spurs’ Premier League status for next season.

Tottenham injury latest as Cristian Romero suspended for Crystal Palace fixture

Tottenham return to action against 14th-placed Crystal Palace at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but Tudor remains without several senior players as injury and suspension issues continue to bite.

Wilson Odobert, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, and Rodrigo Bentancur are all facing extended spells on the sidelines, with Maddison and Odobert expected not to feature again this season.

Bentancur is nursing a hamstring issue that should keep him out until early May, while the other three continue to recover from knee injuries.

Mohammed Kudus is pencilled in for a return after the upcoming international break, with Lucas Bergvall on a similar timeline.

Ben Davies is set to remain out until at least April, and possibly longer, whereas Destiny Udogie could return sometime this month.

Club captain Cristian Romero will miss this clash with Crystal Palace after seeing red against Manchester United. The four-match suspension rules him out until 15 March, when Spurs are due to face Liverpool.

Spurs boost as Djed Spence faces late check

There was some respite last week for Tudor, who welcomed both Kevin Danso and Pedro Porro back following their spells on the sidelines.

Porro played the full 90 minutes against Fulham, while Danso was given the final five minutes as he was eased back into action.

Djed Spence also joined the injury list after hurting his calf, although it is understood to be nothing serious, which could see him return to the matchday squad on Thursday in what would be a timely boost for Tottenham.

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