Tottenham’s Left-Wing Depth Tested by Mudryk Ankle Injury
Mykhailo Mudryk has suffered an ankle injury and is understood to be out until after the international break, dealing Tottenham a fresh blow. The setback came after James Maddison returned to first-team training ahead of the Everton clash, providing an injury boost that was quickly tempered by Mudryk’s absence.
Mudryk joined Tottenham on loan in the summer and recently made his debut as a substitute against Nottingham Forest. His 14 minutes marked his first competitive action since November 2024. The injury timeline was reported by football.london, with Spurs Web citing that report for the expectation that he will be unavailable until after the international break.
Mudryk’s return to action had followed a lengthy wait for competitive minutes, making the ankle issue an unwelcome interruption as he looked to settle at Spurs. You can read more on Mudryk’s delayed return and Tottenham debut here.
Tel left carrying the left flank again
With Mudryk sidelined, Mathys Tel is again Tottenham’s only recognised left winger. Roberto De Zerbi had already voiced concerns over Tel’s decision-making in the final third after the Forest match, while identifying both Tel and Mudryk as players with significant potential.
Savio and Omar Marmoush can offer versatility from the left if required, while young forward Luca Williams-Barnett is another option available to De Zerbi. Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert were already sidelined before Mudryk’s injury, leaving Tottenham with limited options on that flank. Tottenham’s winger depth will therefore be tested during a busy period.
What’s next
Mudryk is set to miss the home Premier League game against Everton, the Carabao Cup trip to Liverpool and the home Premier League fixture against Aston Villa. The reported recovery point is after the international break, and Tottenham will hope the winger can resume his return to regular action once he is fit. Whether the club’s injury-management setup faces further scrutiny remains to be seen.
