Tottenham Hotspur may have won their first Premier League game of 2026 over the weekend but it didn't come without a cost. They lost another two key players to injury in what has been disastrous season at least partly defined by their lengthy absentee list.
Embattled Spurs beat Wolverhampton Wanderers to claim a crucial 1-0 win but they suffered further major injury blows, as creative spark Xavi Simons ruptured his ACL -- ruling him out for the rest of Spurs' season and the World Cup -- while striker Dominic Solanke was also forced off with what head coach Roberto De Zerbi described as a "muscular injury."
De Zerbi also said that Solanke's injury was "not a big problem" but also conceded that he doesn't know how many games Spurs will be without the former Bournemouth man for.
Simons' injury means that three of Spurs' players have suffered ACL ruptures or tears this season.
(Lewis Storey - Danehouse/Getty Images) (Alex Pantling/Getty Images) In fact, Spurs have actually suffered more ACL injuries to their players this season than they have recorded home wins in the Premier League so far -- three ACL ruptures compared to just two home wins.
Their list of players missing due to injury is a long one, to say the least.
James Maddison
James Maddison ruptured his ACL in pre-season for Spurs and has yet to play a Premier League game for the club this season, although he has been included on the Tottenham bench in their last two matches.
Wilson Odobert
Wilson Odobert ruptured his ACL in Spurs' home defeat to Newcastle United in February.
Destiny Udogie
Even before the Wolves game, Spurs were handed an injury blow as left-back Destiny Udogie missed out on the trip to the Molineux stadium.
However, De Zerbi sounded upbeat about Udogie in the pre-Wolves news conference as he said he was hopeful "Destiny can be available next week at Villa Park."
Mohammed Kudus
Winger Mohammed Kudus has not played for Spurs since being forced off against Sunderland at home on Jan 4 with a quad injury and has since suffered a setback that could require surgery, according to the club.
Dejan Kulusevski
Midfielder Dejan Kulusevski -- who was crucial for Spurs last season with 21 G/A registered -- has not played for the club since last May, when he picked up a knee injury in a match against Crystal Palace. His return date remains unknown.