Tottenham injury update: Mathys Tel, James Maddison, Savio latest news and return dates

Tottenham again head into an international break off the back of a defeat, and are also fearing a serious injury to a key star.Mathys Tel left Leeds on Saturday wearing a protective boot and needing the aid of crutches, after Jaden Bogle raked his studs down the forward’s Achilles.There are also ongoing concerns over James Maddison’s fitness after twice failing to be called upon from the bench this month, but there is better news on the likes of Savio, Lucas Bergvall and, potentially, Xavi Simons.Mathys Tel may have suffered a “bad” injuryGettyMathys TelMathys Tel could be out for a significant period after suffering a “bad injury” during the defeat at Leeds, which left him on crutches after the game.The forward was on the receiving end of a heavy challenge from Leeds defender Jayden Bogle, who landed with his studs up on the Frenchman’s left Achillies but escaped even a booking for the foul despite a VAR review.Despite initially trying to play on, Tel eventually signalled to come off and was replaced by Dominic Solanke. The young striker was later seen leaving Elland Road on crutches and with a protective boot on as he made his way to Spurs’ team bus.“Bad injury,” De Zerbi told reporters after the game, adding: “Now we have to make the medical check,” De Zerbi said in his post-match press conference. In the next days we will know what is the problem.”Potential return date: UnknownJames MaddisonFitness concerns remain regarding James Maddison despite failing to come off the bench in Spurs’ last two games.Maddison has not played since picking up an issue during the win at Chelsea last month, and De Zerbi opted to turn to teenager Lucas Williams-Barnett instead of the experienced midfielder with Spurs chasing a goal at Elland Road.“James, I thought [about bringing him on] in the last substitution before Luca Williams-Barnett, but I saw [Mohammed] Kudus was very tired,” De Zerbi explained.Read More“And James didn’t [train] until Thursday. On Thursday he worked half [and] part of the training yesterday. And in the last 15 minutes maybe could be a good solution, but I decided to make that change because Luca in the winger position, is better than Maddison.”Potential return date: Saturday November 21, vs Ipswich (H)Return: Savio could play some part when Tottenham travel to Leeds this weekendGettySavioThere was slight hope that Savio could return against Leeds, which would be ahead of schedule, the Brazilian was again absent heading into the international break.Savio was spotted training with his team-mates ahead of the weekend, having seemingly recovered from the muscular injury picked up against Manchester United, but will now not be seen for another few weeks.Potential return date: Saturday November 21, vs Ipswich (H)Tosin AdarabioyoThe centre-back has been sidelined with a calf injury since making his first start of the season last month, in a win over Coventry, but is back in contention heading into the international break.Tosin was not involved in the squad at Leeds, having only days earlier returned to first-team training.De Zerbi said on Friday: “Tosin is available, yesterday he came inside with the group.”Potential return date: Saturday November 21, vs Ipswich (H)Lucas BergvallGettyLucas BergvallLucas Bergvall will be hoping to return from injury after the international break, after missing the last four games for Spurs with a knock.The initial prognosis was a two-week absence, but now Bergvall will have a fortnight get back up to speed after being left out of Sweden’s latest squad.Potential return date: Saturday November 21, vs Ipswich (H)Mykhailo MudrykSigned on loan from Chelsea in the summer, Mudryk played just one game before picking up an ankle injury in training back in September. De Zerbi stated the timeframe for the “stupid” injury was six to eight weeks, with it originally hoped that the Ukrainian could be involved by late October. That was then updated to after the international break.Potential return date: Late NovemberXavi SimonsNew reports suggest that Xavi Simons will enter the final phase of his recovery this month and return to first-team training, having only ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) back in April.Simons suffered the injury against Wolves and was predicted to return early in 2027.The Dutchman posted footage of himself training on the grass last month and his early comeback would be a massive boost for De Zerbi.Potential return date: DecemberSurprise news: The early return of Xavi Simons would be a huge boost for TottenhamGettyWilson OdobertFrenchman Wilson Odobert is another Spurs player recovering from an ACL injury. The former Burnley man sustained his tear against Newcastle in February. The typical timeframe for an ACL recovery would have the winger available to Spurs in December, but De Zerbi’s recent comments put that timeline under some doubt.The Italian stated: “I don't know, because he has not started yet to work with us. I have no idea [when he will return].”Potential return date: December