“Spurs Shocker! Aston Villa Clash in Jeopardy – Get the Inside Scoop on Tottenham Hotspur’s Injury and Suspension Woes!”

In a bid to break free from a concerning losing streak in the Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur is gearing up for a home showdown against Aston Villa this Sunday following the international break. Ange Postecoglou’s squad faced consecutive defeats to Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers before the break, succumbing to late goals from Pablo Sarabia and Mario Lemina in a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Wolves.

As a consequence, the Lilywhites find themselves slightly behind their title contenders, currently occupying the fourth spot in the table and trailing reigning champions Manchester City by two points. Liverpool and Arsenal are just a point ahead of this weekend’s hosts. Sports Mole brings you the latest updates on Tottenham’s injury and suspension concerns as they prepare to face the Lions, who are only one point and place below them in the rankings after 12 games.

Richarlison

Status: Out
Type of issue: Groin
Possible return date: December 15 (vs. Nottingham Forest)

Richarlison, who disclosed his need for surgery to address a lingering pelvic problem before the international break, is on track for a return before Christmas.

Destiny Udogie

Status: Minor doubt
Type of issue: Muscle
Possible return date: November 26 (vs. Aston Villa)

Having made a comeback against Chelsea, Destiny Udogie missed the Wolves match due to a similar muscle concern. There is optimism that he will recover in time for Sunday’s clash.

Micky van de Ven

Status: Out
Type of issue: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown

Summer signing Micky van de Ven, a seamless addition to the Tottenham backline, suffered a severe hamstring issue in the recent 4-1 loss to Chelsea and won’t be back on the pitch until 2024.

James Maddison

Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: Unknown

James Maddison, who had to exit the game against Chelsea due to an ankle injury, will be sidelined for the rest of the calendar year.

Ivan Perisic

Versatile player Ivan Perisic is recovering from knee surgery, and while Van de Ven and Maddison aim for January returns, Perisic might miss the remainder of the campaign.

Manor Solomon

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Following a training-ground injury, Manor Solomon underwent knee surgery and is expected to be out for a few more months.

Ryan Sessegnon

Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown

Ryan Sessegnon, yet to feature this season due to a hamstring procedure, remains a long-term absentee.

Alfie Whiteman

Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: Unknown

Fringe goalkeeper Alfie Whiteman is recovering from an ankle issue, with no clear timeline for his return to the squad.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR’S SUSPENSION LIST

Cristian Romero

Status: Out
Possible return date: December 7 (vs. West Ham United)

Cristian Romero will serve the second of a three-game domestic ban after receiving a straight red card against Chelsea for a studs-up challenge on Enzo Fernandez.

Yves Bissouma

Status: Out
Possible return date: December 3 (vs. Manchester City)

Yves Bissouma, booked for the fifth time this season against Wolves, is suspended for one game and will miss the clash against Aston Villa.