Tottenham injury latest before Arsenal: Porro and Richarlison boost?

Tottenham’s injury list remains one of the biggest storylines heading into the north London derby on 22 February 2026, but Igor Tudor could yet be handed timely boosts.

The new Spurs head coach has inherited a squad missing up to 11 first-team players, with Cristian Romero also suspended for three matches. The situation worsened last week when Wilson Odobert ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Yet there is cautious optimism that Pedro Porro and Richarlison could return for Arsenal’s visit.

Here is the latest Tottenham injury update and potential return dates.

Pedro Porro has been sidelined since sustaining a hamstring injury in the 2-2 draw at Burnley last month. The right-back has missed four matches but has been working towards a return in time for the derby.

Before his departure, former head coach Thomas Frank suggested the fixture could represent a “dream scenario” for Porro’s comeback. A final decision is expected closer to matchday.

Potential return date: 22 February 2026 vs Arsenal (H)

Richarlison, Spurs’ top scorer this season with seven Premier League goals in 21 appearances, was initially ruled out for up to seven weeks after a hamstring injury in the FA Cup win over Aston Villa on 10 January.

Like Porro, he has been targeting the Arsenal clash. Tudor is due to provide a definitive update in his pre-match press conference.

Potential return date: 22 February 2026 vs Arsenal (H)

Kevin Danso damaged the ligament in his big toe during the 2-0 Champions League victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on 28 January. He has since missed games against Manchester City, Manchester United and Newcastle.

The latest update suggested he remains “weeks” away from availability.

Potential return date: Late February or early March 2026

Destiny Udogie suffered another hamstring injury in the 2-0 defeat at Manchester United on 7 February. He has been ruled out for four to five weeks.

Potential return date: Mid-March 2026

Mohammed Kudus has been absent since the 1-1 draw with Sunderland on 4 January due to a hamstring injury. Reports indicate he travelled to Amsterdam to consult a specialist and is targeting a return after the March international break.

Potential return date: April 2026

Lucas Bergvall underwent ankle surgery after being injured in the Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund on 20 January. While no official timeline has been confirmed, he could be sidelined for up to three months.

Potential return date: April or May 2026

Odobert’s ACL rupture against Newcastle has ruled him out for the remainder of the season. Surgery is scheduled, with rehabilitation to follow.

Potential return date: Late 2026

Kulusevski has not featured since the end of last season due to a patella issue. Recent reports suggest he is still some way from returning to full training.

His recovery remains complex and without a clear timeline.

Potential return date: Unknown

Bentancur underwent hamstring surgery in mid-January and is expected to miss approximately three months.

Potential return date: Spring 2026

Ben Davies suffered a broken ankle in the 2-1 defeat to West Ham last month and has undergone a second operation. With his contract expiring at the end of the season, uncertainty surrounds both his recovery and future.

Potential return date: Unknown

James Maddison has been sidelined since pre-season after sustaining a serious knee injury. He underwent surgery and is not expected to play again this season.

Potential return date: Summer 2026

Tudor’s immediate focus is Sunday’s derby with Arsenal, where the availability of Porro and Richarlison could prove pivotal. Confirmation is expected in his pre-match briefing later this week.

Beyond the derby, Spurs must carefully manage returning players to avoid further setbacks. With several long-term injuries still unresolved, squad depth will remain stretched through March.

Can Spurs defy their injury crisis and disrupt Arsenal’s momentum this weekend?