Tottenham injury update: Bentancur, Van de Ven and Solanke latest before Leeds

Tottenham’s survival fight has swung in a very different direction over the last week.

Back-to-back Premier League wins have dragged Tottenham Hotspur out of the relegation zone, and suddenly the mood around the club feels lighter. Victory over Aston Villa was arguably their strongest display of the season, and Roberto De Zerbi now has a chance to build real momentum heading into next Monday’s meeting with Leeds United.

The timing matters.

With West Ham United facing Arsenal next, Spurs know another win could move them much closer to safety.

And the injury picture is starting to improve.

Rodrigo Bentancur gave Tottenham supporters a scare when he went down midway through the second half at Villa Park.

Given Spurs’ injury record this season, the concern was immediate.

But the early signs suggest there is no fresh problem.

Speaking after the match, Roberto De Zerbi made it clear the midfielder’s substitution was more precaution than panic.

“Bentancur, just tired.” — Roberto De Zerbi

That will be a relief.

Bentancur’s control and aggression in midfield have been important in Spurs’ recent improvement, especially in tighter matches where game management matters.

Potential return date: Leeds (H), 11 May 2026

Micky van de Ven was also spotted limping late in the win over Villa after Emiliano Buendía’s stoppage-time goal.

It raised questions straight away.

But De Zerbi moved quickly to calm concerns, confirming the defender came through the match without any significant issue.

That is important.

From the last few weeks of Tottenham’s campaign, Van de Ven’s pace and recovery defending have been central to their defensive structure.

Without him, Spurs have looked far more vulnerable.

Potential return date: Leeds (H), 11 May 2026

Dominic Solanke remains one of Tottenham’s biggest doubts.

The striker was forced off before half-time against Wolverhampton Wanderers, and early reports suggested a grade two hamstring injury.

That would usually mean weeks out.

De Zerbi has not ruled him out for the season, but his latest update was far from clear.

That uncertainty leaves Spurs waiting.

Solanke’s movement and hold-up play have been key during the survival battle, and replacing that profile is not easy.

However, it remains too early to know if he can return before the campaign ends.

Potential return date: Unknown

Xavi Simons will not feature again this season after suffering an ACL injury.

The Dutch midfielder confirmed the setback himself, ending both his club campaign and his hopes of playing at the World Cup.

That is a huge blow.

His creativity had become increasingly important under De Zerbi.

Meanwhile, Cristian Romero is also unlikely to return before the summer after suffering a serious knee injury.

De Zerbi has admitted the focus now is on making sure Romero can recover in time for international duty.

Mohammed Kudus remains sidelined too after suffering a setback in recovery, with surgery still a possibility.

Leeds at home now feels massive for Tottenham.

Victory would build real distance between Spurs and the bottom three, especially with West Ham facing a difficult fixture. De Zerbi will hope to recover as many senior players as possible before then, with Bentancur, Van de Ven and Vicario all likely to be available.

Solanke’s status could be the key late decision.

Much will depend on training this week.