Tottenham's Defensive Crisis Deepens as Archie Gray Ruled Out for Four Weeks
Tottenham faces a defensive crisis ahead of tonight's clash with Newcastle. Archie Grey, a key player, has been ruled out for at least four weeks due to a calf problem. This injury adds to the club's growing list of casualties, with ten players now on the sidelines. Grey first felt the issue during last week's Champions League draw with Monaco. He is expected to miss crucial matches, including the North London derby against Arsenal. Meanwhile, Destiny Udogie has been absent for the last three games with a knee injury. Radu Dragusin, recovering from an ACL injury, is set to play in a friendly over the international break. Dominic Solanke has also been sidelined this term due to an ankle issue. Tottenham's defensive woes are compounded by the unavailability of Japanese defender Kota Takai, signed for £5 million. Despite the significant transfer fee, he has yet to make his debut. No specific information is available about his status. Tottenham now has only 15 senior players available for tonight's match, with captain Cristian Romero still recovering from a muscle injury. Archie Grey's injury further weakens Tottenham's defence. His absence, along with other injured players, leaves the team thin on the ground. Tottenham will need to rely on their remaining fit players and hope for a swift recovery from their injured stars.
