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Jan-Paul van Hecke - Available against Man United Van Hecke (foot) is available for Saturday's Premier League clash against Manchester United after recovering from the injury that disrupted his international duty with the Netherla...

Impact Van Hecke has been cleared to face Manchester United after recovering from the foot issue that previously raised concerns over his availability. The center-back featured in three matches during the international break, although manager Roberto De Zerbi acknowledged that the recent birth of his twins could influence his involvement Saturday. Van Hecke has started all five of Tottenham's Premier League matches this season, recording 10 tackles, three interceptions and 24 clearances. He remains a strong candidate to partner Micky van de Ven in central defense, with Tosin Adarabioyo and Marcos Senesi available as alternatives if De Zerbi decides to rotate.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Micky van de Ven - Cleared to face Man United Van de Ven (wrist) is available for Saturday's Premier League clash against Manchester United after recovering from the injury sustained during international duty with the Netherla...

Impact Van de Ven has been cleared to face Manchester United after overcoming the wrist injury he sustained during the Netherlands' win over Serbia. The defender played approximately 90 minutes in each of his four international appearances, suggesting his fitness is not a concern heading into Saturday's match. As Tottenham's captain and a regular starter alongside Jan Paul van Hecke in central defense, van de Ven is expected to retain his place in the starting lineup, providing manager Roberto De Zerbi with an important defensive boost.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Kulusevski - Fully involved in team training Kulusevski (knee) was spotted fully participating in team training Friday as he continues working toward a return to competitive action, the club posted.

Impact Kulusevski has taken another encouraging step in his recovery from a complicated right patellar injury that has kept him sidelined for more than 500 days. The attacking midfielder recently participated in an 11-a-side training match during the international break, and his full involvement in Friday's session suggests he is getting closer to match fitness. However, given the length of his absence, Tottenham are likely to take a cautious approach with his return, potentially easing him back into action off the bench before he challenges for a starting role under Roberto De Zerbi.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Kulusevski - Features in 11-a-side training match Kulusevski (knee) took part in an 11-a-side training match at Tottenham's training center during the international break as he continues building toward a return to competitive act...

Impact Kulusevski has taken another significant step forward in his recovery after spending more than 500 days sidelined by a complicated right patellar injury, with his participation in a full-sided game suggesting he's getting closer to match fitness. The attacking midfielder has also looked sharp in recent training sessions, providing assists during smaller-sided games and featuring in a central role. If he continues progressing without setbacks, Kulusevski could return to the matchday squad in the coming fixtures, though he'll likely be eased back into action off the bench before challenging for a starting role under Roberto De Zerbi.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Micky van de Ven - Could face Man United van de Ven (wrist) has not been ruled out for Saturday's clash against Manchester United after picking up the injury during the Netherlands' 2-1 win over Serbia, according to SunSp...

Impact van de Ven appears to have avoided a significant injury despite being forced off late against Serbia after Luka Jovic landed on his wrist. The center-back will continue to be monitored ahead of Saturday's match, but there is optimism he will be available to start at Old Trafford. van de Ven is Tottenham's captain and forms manager Roberto De Zerbi's preferred center-back partnership with Jan Paul van Hecke, making his potential availability an important boost for the defense.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jan-Paul van Hecke - Training ahead of Man United clash van Hecke (foot) has been training with Tottenham this week after returning early from international duty for treatment, according to SunSport.

Impact van Hecke's return to training strengthens his chances of being available for Saturday's trip to Manchester United after missing the Netherlands' final two Nations League matches. The center-back has yet to be ruled out and will continue to be monitored ahead of the match. He has played every minute of Tottenham's first five Premier League matches this season, recording 10 tackles, three interceptions and 24 clearances while forming manager Roberto De Zerbi's preferred center-back partnership with Micky van de Ven. Tosin Adarabioyo and Marcos Senesi remain the likely alternatives if van Hecke isn't cleared to start.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Mathys Tel - Scores hat trick for France U21s Tel scored a hat trick as France U21s closed their European Championship qualifying campaign with a 7-1 win over Switzerland.

Impact Tel capped an excellent international window with three goals against Switzerland after also scoring against both Iceland and Luxembourg. The forward therefore returns to Tottenham with five goals across four appearances for France U21s during the break, including the winner that secured qualification for the 2027 European Under-21 Championship. His international form could help his push for more club minutes after Omar Marmoush moved ahead of him on the left wing before the break. Tel remains without a goal contribution across four Premier League appearances, including three starts.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Mykhailo Mudryk - Could return before November Mudryk (ankle) could return before the end of October, according to Aaron Morris of football.london

Impact Mudryk suffered a "stupid injury" in training according to manager Roberto De Zerbi, and may not be back until the end of October. The forward would be a nice option to have in the struggling attack, but it seems he's still weeks away from a return. His training status could offer some insight as Tottenham gets ready to go after the extended break.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Jan-Paul van Hecke - Could return against Man United van Hecke (foot) could return for Saturday's clash against Manchester United, with his injury not considered serious, according to Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez, per VI.nl.

Impact van Hecke appears to have avoided a lengthy absence after returning to Tottenham early with the foot injury. The center-back has played every minute of the club's five Premier League matches this season, recording 10 tackles, three interceptions and 24 clearances. He could be available for Saturday's trip to Manchester United if he progresses well during the week, while Tosin Adarabioyo and Marcos Senesi would be the likely alternatives in central defense if he's unable to return.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Micky van de Ven - Hand injury not serious van de Ven suffered a hand injury that forced him off in the 90th minute of Sunday's Nations League match against Serbia, but it is not serious, according to Netherlands coach Xavi...

Impact van de Ven started and played most of the match before coming out of a challenge in which a Serbian player stepped on his hand. He returns to Tottenham for further checks, and as long as no broken bones are found, he should be an option for Saturday's match against Manchester United.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Micky van de Ven - Finishes match sidelined Van de Ven was forced off the field in the 90th minute of Sunday's Nations League Group Stage match against Serbia due to a hand injury, according to Voetbal International.

Impact Van de Ven would start and play most of the match for the Netherlands on Sunday before an injury forced him to the sidelines. He would come out of a challenge struggling to continue, having had his hand stepped on with the full weight of a Serbian player. He will now return to Tottenham to likely receive further testing, hoping to avoid anything major. As long as no broken bones are reported, it is likely he could be an option for their next match against Manchester United on Saturday.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Mathys Tel - Scores winner for France U21s Tel came off the bench and scored the winning goal in France U21s' 3-2 victory over Luxembourg on Saturday, securing qualification for the 2027 European Under-21 Championship, acco...

Impact Tel made the difference off the bench against Luxembourg after replacing the injured Jean-Matteo Bahoya in the first half. The forward enjoyed a productive international window, also scoring while playing 86 minutes against Iceland after logging 78 minutes against Estonia. Those performances could provide a boost after his role at club level diminished before the break, with Omar Marmoush moving ahead of him on the left wing. Tel remains without a goal contribution across four Premier League appearances, including three starts.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Archie Gray - Captains England U21s Gray captained England U21s on Friday as they drew 0-0 with Slovakia to secure a spot at the 2027 U21 European Championship, according to the club.

Impact Gray has made 310 minutes for Tottenham this season without a goal or assist, having started the campaign in Pedro Porro's place at right back under coach Roberto De Zerbi before losing his role when the Spaniard returned. Porro (hamstring) has since suffered a new setback, and Gray should get the nod at right back when the Premier League resumes after the break, ahead of Porro's return to full speed.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Destiny Udogie - Looks sharp in training Udogie has been training with Tottenham during the international break and looked sharp during this week's sessions, according to Football London.

Impact Udogie showed encouraging signs in training, making several driving runs down the left flank and scoring with a low finish during a small-sided exercise. The left-back has seen his Tottenham career disrupted by recurring injuries, making consistent fitness particularly important as he looks to establish himself under manager Roberto De Zerbi. Udogie appears well suited to the new manager's system and could form an attacking partnership with Savio on the left if he can put together a sustained run of availability.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dejan Kulusevski - Impresses in full training Kulusevski (knee) continues to train fully with Tottenham and looked sharp during this week's sessions as he works toward a return to competitive action, according to Football Lond...

Impact Kulusevski continues to make encouraging progress after more than 500 days out with a complicated right patellar injury, providing a couple of assists for Mohammed Kudus during small-sided training games. If he avoids further setbacks, the 26-year-old could return to a matchday squad later in October, initially as a bench option. Kulusevski was also used centrally during the sessions, suggesting he could eventually provide manager Roberto De Zerbi with another option in the No. 10 role rather than being limited to his previous role on the right wing.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Bentancur - Leads Spurs in defensive output Bentancur has started four of Tottenham's first five matches in 2026/27, going the full 90 minutes twice.

Impact Bentancur has held onto his starting role despite the summer arrivals of Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Conor Gallagher, pairing with Tonali in central midfield as Tottenham have struggled for results early on. He leads all Premier League midfielders in overall defensive contributions at 14.52 per 90 minutes, leading with 3.63 tackles and 3.39 clearances per 90, numbers that reflect his deeper, more defensive role under new manager Roberto De Zerbi. With Tottenham sitting last in the table, his production should keep coming from tackles, interceptions and clearances rather than goals or assists.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Xavi Simons - Makes progress in recovery Simons (knee) has shared videos and images from his recovery work in the United States, with Gary Ward reporting Thursday that the winger is back in boots and moving well as he con...

Impact This is an encouraging checkpoint in Simons' recovery from right knee surgery, but his return to match action is still expected to come in January in a best-case scenario. Thus, he remains sidelined while he continues to progress through rehab, hoping to avoid any setbacks and give his team a strong attacking option towards the final months of the 2026/27 season. Until then, Omar Marmoush, Mohammed Kudus and Mathys Tel will see increased involvement in central or left-sided positions.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Mateus Fernandes - Shines with Portugal U21 Fernandes captained Portugal's U21 side to a 4-0 win over Gibraltar on Wednesday, playing the full 90 minutes and providing an assist.

Impact The talented playmaker was the engine of the Portuguese squad in this win, although they were overwhelming favorites and a four-goal differential was actually expected. Fernandes was one of Tottenham's marquee signings in the summer transfer window but has yet to get going for the Spurs. He has no goal contributions across five appearances (three starts), tallying six shots and five chances created.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jan-Paul van Hecke - Withdraws with foot injury van Hecke (foot) has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad and returned to Tottenham for treatment after being unable to complete Wednesday's training session, according to The Athl...

Impact van Hecke played the full 90 minutes in both of the Netherlands' matches against Germany and Serbia before the foot injury forced him to withdraw from the squad. The center-back has also been ever-present since joining Tottenham, completing all five Premier League matches while recording 10 tackles, three interceptions and 24 clearances. His availability for the Oct. 10 trip to Manchester United is now uncertain, with Tosin Adarabioyo and Marcos Senesi in line for increased roles in central defense if van Hecke is unavailable.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jan-Paul van Hecke - Exits Netherlands training Van Hecke was forced to leave Wednesday's Netherlands training session after just seven minutes due to an undisclosed injury, according to NOS.

Impact Van Hecke's injury comes after the center-back played the full 90 minutes in each of the Netherlands' previous two matches during the international break. He has also been an undisputed starter at club level, recording 10 tackles, three interceptions and 24 clearances across five Premier League appearances. His status will now need to be monitored ahead of Tottenham's return to Premier League action against Manchester United, with Marcos Senesi a potential replacement in central defense if Van Hecke is unavailable.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

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Omar Marmoush - Scores brace for Egypt Marmoush scored two goals in Egypt's 5-0 win over South Sudan on Tuesday.

Impact The Pharaohs dominated from start to finish, and Marmoush was a nightmare matchup for an inexperienced South Sudan back line. The striker, who's on loan at Tottenham from Manchester City in the 2026/27 Premier League season, has yet to score in the league this season and also failed to score in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, so this performance should be a massive confidence booster for him.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Mathys Tel - Sees role diminish Tel started the first three Premier League matches of the season but was on the bench against Everton before being left out of the squad against Aston Villa.

Impact Tel has seen his role decrease after beginning the campaign as a regular starter, with Omar Marmoush now ahead of him on the left wing. The return of several injured players could create further competition and reduce his opportunities moving forward. Tel remains without a goal contribution despite attempting six shots, creating three chances and delivering 12 crosses across four Premier League appearances, including three starts.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Marmoush - Offers versatility as starter Marmoush has started each of the last four matches since arriving from Manchester City, operating both at center-forward and on the left wing.

Impact Marmoush has immediately earned a prominent attacking role, starting his first two matches through the middle before shifting to the left wing for the last two. His ability to fill multiple positions should help keep him regularly involved, though he remains without a goal contribution since his arrival. Marmoush has attempted seven shots while adding four chances created and three crosses during his four-match run.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Tosin Adarabioyo - Limited to minimal role so far Adarabioyo has played just five minutes off the bench for the Spurs in the current EPL campaign.

Impact Adarabioyo joined Tottenham in the final hours of the transfer window and has played just five minutes off the bench in the EPL so far. With Micky van de Ven and Jan Paul van Hecke starting at center-back, and Marcos Senesi being a reliable option as well, Adarabioyo has his work cut out to play regularly for the Spurs in the Premier League when the season resumes after the break if all the center-backs remain healthy.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

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