Odobert Could Be Nearing Tottenham Training Return After ACL Injury
Wilson Odobert is in the later stages of his recovery from the ACL injury he suffered against Newcastle in February, and Tottenham have been given reason to hope he could return to training sooner than expected. The winger has been out of action for eight months, with the latest update suggesting training may be within reach in the next month or two.
Odobert’s recovery is progressing
Spurs Web reported that Football.London’s Alasdair Gold had provided the update on Odobert. Gold’s assessment concerns a possible return to training, not a confirmed date for match involvement.
The news follows positive updates on Dejan Kulusevski and Xavi Simons. Kulusevski has reportedly been impressing in training and could return to a matchday squad in the coming weeks if he avoids setbacks, while Simons is said to be ahead of schedule in his ACL recovery and has begun training outdoors. Jan Paul van Hecke, meanwhile, joined Tottenham’s injury list during the international break.
Simons’ recovery remains a separate, longer-term concern, but his progress is another part of the wider picture as Tottenham wait for attacking options to become available. A return to training for Odobert would be a meaningful step; it would not, by itself, settle when he can play again.
November remains the usual timeframe
Gold’s assessment, as reported by Spurs Web, sets out both the standard recovery timeline and Odobert’s hope of moving faster:
Gold wrote that Odobert would be eight months into his rehabilitation when the international break ends and would be in the latter phases of his recovery. He added that the winger may not be too far from returning to training, with the usual nine-month timeframe pointing towards a November return while Odobert pushes for sooner.
The usual nine-month timeframe points towards November 2026, and the primary report’s potential-return table also lists that month. The suggestion that Odobert may push for sooner is encouraging, but it is not medical clearance or a guaranteed playing return.
His eventual return would add to the positive updates on Kulusevski and Simons. Spurs Web also described Odobert’s potential comeback, alongside Mykhailo Mudryk’s, as a possible boost for Roberto De Zerbi’s side, particularly with Mathys Tel struggling this season. Mudryk is expected to be out until the latter stages of October after an ankle injury.
Training is the next milestone
Pedro Porro is expected to miss three matches, while van Hecke’s return status remains unknown, leaving Tottenham with other fitness questions to manage. The next meaningful step for Odobert is a return to training, potentially within the next month or two, provided his rehabilitation continues without setbacks.
November is the usual timeframe cited for his return, but the latest report leaves room for him to push for an earlier milestone. Tottenham can welcome that possibility without mistaking it for a date when he will be ready to play.
