Key Takeaways:
- Mohammed Kudus sustained a thigh injury during Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Sunderland and is not expected to return until after the March international break
- Tottenham’s defeat by Bournemouth on Wednesday night has left the club 14th in the Premier League with seven wins from 21 matches
- Spurs have struggled in attack, recording the fewest through balls and ranking in the bottom five for shots, expected goals, and touches in the opposition box this season
Kudus Faces Lengthy Absence Following Quad Injury
Tottenham Hotspur have suffered a setback with their £55m summer signing Mohammed Kudus, who has been ruled out until April following a significant injury to the tendon in his quadriceps. Kudus, who has contributed five assists and two goals in the Premier League this season, limped off just 19 minutes into Sunday’s 1-1 stalemate with Sunderland after sustaining the muscle problem.
The Ghanaian international will miss all club fixtures until after the March international break, with manager Thomas Frank commenting, “Mohammed Kudus unfortunately is a bigger injury to the tendon in the quad… That is one where we expect him back after the March international break.”
Thomas Frank has confirmed Mohammed Kudus will be out until after the international break in March 🤕
The midfielder went down off the ball with a thigh injury against Sunderland on 4 January. pic.twitter.com/JpqZq1JElo
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) January 8, 2026
Mounting Pressure After Bournemouth Defeat
Frustration continues to mount at Tottenham following their 3-2 home loss to Bournemouth on Wednesday night. This latest setback leaves Thomas Frank’s side languishing in 14th place on the Premier League table, having accumulated only seven victories from 21 league outings. The defeat came at the hands of a Bournemouth side who arrived in North London off the back of a club-record run of 11 top-flight matches without a win.
Offensive Troubles Underscore Poor Run
The absence of several key attacking threats such as James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, and Dominic Solanke has coincided with Tottenham’s struggles in the final third. Data from this campaign indicates that Spurs have played by far the fewest through balls among all Premier League teams. Additionally, the club sits among the bottom five sides for shots, expected goals, and touches inside the opponent’s penalty area, underscoring concerns over the team’s attacking output.
Despite speculation of potential reinforcements in the January transfer window, one victory in the last six matches across all competitions has already cast a shadow over Tottenham’s winter prospects. The need to address both injuries and performance shortcomings has become ever more urgent for Thomas Frank and his squad.
