Tottenham injury update: James Maddison, Savio, Destiny Udogie latest news and return dates

Tottenham’s fortunes may be changing on the pitch following back-to-back wins in the Premier League, but their injury luck remains the same.Creative spark James Maddison was a doubt for Spurs’ clash with Chelsea last weekend and then was forced off early in the second half with a groin problem.As Tottenham await a proper timeline for Maddison’s recovery, head coach Roberto De Zerbi will anticipate the returns of Lucas Bergvall, Destiny Udogie and Tosin Adarabioyo. Mykhailo Mudryk’s injury remains a concern for Spurs, with fellow summer signing Savio still a little while away from a return to action.James Maddison has endured a torrid time with injuries over the past 18 monthsGettyJames MaddisonMaddison only exited the treatment room a little under two weeks ago, but the seven-time England international looks set for another spell on the sidelines after pulling up during the second half of Spurs’ win over rivals Chelsea.Having returned from a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament late last season, Maddison picked up a shoulder fracture at the start of the current campaign.It is believed that Maddison then sustained an issue in his groin during the Chelsea game, with further tests required ahead of this weekend’s clash with Crystal Palace.Spurs fans will take comfort in the fact that Maddison was walking unaided after the game and was on the pitch during Tottenham’s celebrations at Stamford Bridge.Potential return date: Unknown, pending further assessmentDestiny UdogieLeft wing-back Udogie has missed both of Spurs’ Premier League wins this campaign, with De Zerbi stating that his fellow Italian’s absence is due to a “fitness issue”.A knee injury picked up against Manchester United has left the former Udinese man unable to train, much to De Zerbi’s frustration.Read MoreSpeaking ahead of the Chelsea game, De Zerbi shared: “[Udogie] is not available.“With the medical staff, we are trying to find the best way for him.“But after Manchester United, I have not worked with him, and it is a problem.”Potential return date: NovemberTosin AdarabioyoTosin looked impressive against Coventry in his first start since joining Tottenham - but in typical Spurs fashion, the defender’s full debut was interrupted by a suspected calf issue.While De Zerbi implied that the injury was not too serious in the build-up to the Chelsea game, he missed out on the matchday squad entirely.Potential return date: Saturday October 31, vs Crystal Palace (H)Lucas BergvallSwedish midfielder Bergvall has been absent since Spurs’ plucky draw at Old Trafford. The knock he picked up against Manchester United is not believed to be serious, with a confirmed timeline given by De Zerbi.It is hoped that Bergvall will be available for selection this weekend, after two weeks out injured.Speaking earlier in October, De Zerbi stated: “Bergvall had a problem in Manchester early on in the first chance he created for [Dominic] Solanke.“He felt pain in his knee but felt fine and on Sunday he came to the training ground and he'll be out for two weeks.”Potential return date: Saturday October 31, vs Crystal Palace (H)Savio has made four Premier League appearances since joining Tottenham from Manchester CityGettySavioThere was a third casualty for Spurs during the 1-1 draw with Manchester United, with summer signing Savio still out injured.The issue has been described as a muscle issue by De Zerbi, with the exact nature of the injury still unclear. As such, there is no confirmed return date for the Brazilian, meaning it is uncertain whether the ex-Manchester City winger will be fit enough to feature before the next international break in November.De Zerbi commented: “Unfortunately, Savio, on Tuesday before leaving for Marbella, felt a muscular problem and we have lost him for some weeks.”Potential return date: Saturday November 21, vs Ipswich (H)Mykhailo MudrykSpurs supporters are still waiting to get a proper glimpse of Chelsea loanee Mudryk, the Ukrainian making just one appearance since temporarily swapping west London for north London.De Zerbi described the ankle injury Mudryk picked up in training as “stupid”, but no further details have been provided beyond a rough timeframe of six to eight weeks given in mid-September.That timeline would see Mudryk available for selection in early November. That being said, Spurs have been extra cautious this season, and are likely to remain so with a player that has not played back-to-back competitive games since November 2024.Potential return date: Early NovemberWilson OdobertOdobert is a long-term absentee, with the winger recovering from an ACL tear sustained in Spurs’ defeat by Newcastle back in February.Stepping up his recovery at Hotspur Way since undergoing surgery, Odobert is said to be progressing well. There has been some noise that Odobert could make a quicker recovery than the typical nine-month timeframe suggested for torn ACLs. Potential return date: DecemberXavi SimonsYet another Tottenham player to suffer an ACL injury, Simons has been absent since April.The Dutch international was quick to go under the knife, missing the Netherlands’ World Cup campaign. Simons is now stepping up his recovery at Hotspur Way based on his social media posts.The midfielder shared a video showing that he is now training with a ball at his feet.That being said, Simons’ return from injury is not likely before the turn of the year.Potential return date: Early 2027