JUST IN: Tottenham injury update: return dates and latest information on Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Sarr, and Micky van de Ven

Concerns have increased due to the international break before Sunday’s visit from Aston Villa.

As the Premier League season began, Tottenham took yet another hit to their injury report.

With Rodrigo Bentancur and Destiny Udogie eligible to start against Aston Villa, Ange Postecoglou had hoped that his team’s injury woes were beginning to ease. However, the former’s comeback was cut short due to an ankle injury.

After such a long ACL absence, Spurs will now be concerned about his fitness, and fellow midfielder Pape Sarr needs to recover from an injury. Long-term injuries still plague James Maddison and Micky van de Ven, and Richarlison will miss a few more weeks following surgery to address a persistent groin problem.

Here is a look at the most recent injuries sustained by Tottenham as the issues worsen…

The midfielder was the best player on the field during his first start since fracturing his ACL in February, but his comeback was cut short by a strong tackle from Matty Cash halfway through the first half.

After the game, Bentancur attempted to carry on but quickly gave the sign to stop, and he was observed limping out of the stadium.

Following the game, Postecoglou stated, “I believe it’s his ankle.” It was a mediocre tackle. I felt he got the game going really well. Another injury is the last thing we need. Bentancur has nine injured players, compared to our eight. Ashley Phillips passed away during the week as well. It’s just the circumstances we find ourselves in right now.

Possible date of return: Not specified

Pape Sarr

Pape Matar Sarr sustained a muscle injury while playing for Senegal during the international break, and it was decided that he was not well enough to take on Aston Villa.

“We’re just checking on Pape Sarr, who has an issue coming back from the international team as well,” Postecoglou stated prior to the defeat to Aston Villa. Since he didn’t train today, we’ll see how he is tomorrow.”

Despite missing Friday’s practice, he now has one week to recover in time to play Manchester City this coming weekend.

Possible return date: December 3, 2023, Sunday, against Manchester City

Micky van der Ven

Micky van de Ven’s incredible Spurs debut has come to an end due to a serious hamstring injury sustained during the team’s loss to Chelsea.

It is anticipated that the center-back won’t return until the new year after pulling up while chasing the ball.

With a mysterious Instagram photo of himself wearing a Spurs shirt and an hourglass emoji last week, Van sparked excitement among the Spurs fan base. However, it’s understood that his return timeline has not gotten any better.

Possible date of return: January 2024.