Tottenham's Wing Woes: Injury Crisis and Transfer Speculation

Tottenham, EnglandTue Jan 06 2026
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Tottenham Hotspur is facing a tough time on the field and off it. The team is struggling in the league, and now they have an injury crisis. Mohammed Kudus, their key player, got hurt in the recent match against Sunderland. He had to leave the game early because of a thigh injury. The club is still waiting for the scan results to know how serious it is. This injury comes at a bad time for Tottenham. They just sold Brennan Johnson, their main right-winger, to Crystal Palace for a big fee. Now, they are short on options for the wing positions. Manager Thomas Frank admitted that the team lacks offensive options, especially on the left wing. No one has really stepped up to fill that role this season. Frank hinted that Tottenham might make some transfers in the January window to fix this problem. He mentioned that the left-wing spot is "up for grabs, " meaning they are open to bringing in new players. Mathys Tel, who started against Sunderland, showed some promise, but it's clear they need more help.
Tottenham has been looking at several wingers for a while now. Since Son Heung-min left in the summer, they've been trying to find a replacement. But now, they might need someone who can play on both wings. Some of the players they've been linked with include Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge, Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco, and Ademola Lookman from Atalanta. However, getting these players might not be easy, especially since some of them are playing well in their current teams. The injury to Kudus adds more pressure on the team. They are already 13th in the table, and this setback could make things even harder. Fans are hoping that the club will make smart moves in the transfer window to strengthen the team. But with the January window approaching, it remains to be seen if they can find the right players to turn their season around.
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