Brennan Johnson’s injury status has been updated for the Spurs.
The Wales international was forced off early in the North London derby on Sunday.
Tottenham Hotspur have received an update on Brennan Johnson’s injury suffered against Arsenal in the North London derby on Sunday.
What is the most recent Tottenham injury news?
Johnson was not the only player who suffered an injury in Sunday’s game, as James Maddison was forced off after colliding with Jorginho, although he departed the pitch without the need for crutches or an ice pack, indicating the injury wasn’t too serious.
Ivan Perisic has been ruled out for an indefinite period of time after suffering an ACL damage in his right knee. The Croatia international joins Ryan Sessegnon and Rodrigo Bentancur on the list of long-term absentees.
Giovani Lo Celso appears to be making good progress toward a return from a thigh injury, with Ange Postecoglou remarking on September 15th, “Gio is still working his way back.” He saw us yesterday, but we’re not rushing him back. It’s really a relief that he made it through the session, and the aim is to reintegrate him.”
However, Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino may be more concerned with Johnson’s hamstring injury suffered against Arsenal, with Football London saying that he might be out for up to six weeks depending on the severity of the problem. The Wales international is believed to have suffered a strained hamstring rather than a more serious injury, but he will have tests this week to ascertain the extent of the problem.
Spurs will be hopeful that the 22-year-old is fit for the October international break, and he might be available for the trip to Luton Town on October 7th if it is simply a minor strain.
However, if the injury is more serious than initially suspected, the forward may be unable to return until after the international break, and in the worst-case scenario, he may not be able to return until the away match against Wolverhampton Wanderers in November.
Was Brennan Johnson effective against Arsenal?
Postecoglou started the Welshman for the weekend trip to the Emirates Stadium, but he did not have the best of outings in front of goal, wasting two good chances, the most of any player on the pitch.
It may be seen as a plus that the former Nottingham Forest man was getting into the right places in a high-pressure game on Sunday, but Postecoglou will be hoping he can be a little more clinical in the future.
Former boss Sabri Lamouchi described the winger as “unbelievable.” He has the potential to be a long-term success in north London, and he fared well in the Premier League last season, netting eight goals in his rookie campaign. As a result, Postecoglou will be hopeful that the injury is minor and that Johnson can resume his growth with the Spurs as soon as possible.
