Synopsis
Tottenham Hotspur's Radu Dragusin faces a lengthy recovery as he prepares for ACL surgery following an injury sustained in a Europa League match. This setback adds to the club's growing injury woes, affecting their performance in the Premier League.Key Takeaways
- Radu Dragusin is set for ACL surgery.
- He suffered the injury during a Europa League game.
- The defender will be out for at least six months.
- Tottenham is dealing with a significant injury crisis.
- The team is currently struggling in the Premier League standings.
London, Feb 4 (NationPress) Tottenham Hotspur defender Radu Dragusin is scheduled for surgery after injuring his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the right knee, as confirmed by the Premier League club on Tuesday. The 23-year-old player sustained the injury during the Europa League triumph over Elfsborg last Thursday. He is anticipated to be sidelined for a minimum of six months.
Tottenham has stated that Radu will receive an evaluation from their medical team to ascertain when he may resume training.
The Romanian international has now joined a lengthy injury list that includes players such as Destiny Udogie, Guglielmo Vicario, James Maddison, Brennan Johnson, Timo Werner, Wilson Odobert, Cristian Romero, and Dominic Solanke. Meanwhile, defenders Micky van de Ven and Ben Davies have only recently made their returns to the pitch.
The Spurs have faced a tough beginning to the 2024-25 season, grappling with 27 individual injuries impacting their roster. Consequently, the team is currently positioned in 14th place in the Premier League standings, only four spots above the relegation zone.
Dragusin transitioned to Tottenham from Genoa in a £25 million deal last January. Recently, the club secured Austrian international Kevin Danso on loan for the rest of the 2024-2025 season, with the option to finalize the transfer for £21 million.
This season, the Spurs’ squad has collectively missed a staggering 198 games due to injuries. Key players like Guglielmo Vicario (19), Fraser Forster (4), Cristian Romero (19), Micky van de Ven (21), Radu Dragusin (1), Ben Davies (11), Destiny Udogie (9), Djed Spence (8), Rodrigo Bentancur (4), Yves Bissouma (4), Pape Matar Sarr (1), James Maddison (3), Son Heung-min (6), Timo Werner (8), Mikey Moore (14), Brennan Johnson (5), Wilson Odobert (30), Dominic Solanke (7), and Richarlison (24) have all faced similar fates.
The Spurs’ decline in the standings, which included a stretch of seven league matches without a victory, has led fans to question Ange Postecoglou and his suitability to lead the team. Nevertheless, reports suggest that the Australian coach still has the backing of Chairman Daniel Levy for the time being.
