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Injured Tottenham duo in contention to face FC Copenhagen; Thomas Frank optimistic

Originally posted on To The Lane And Back
By Rohan Sengupta | Last updated Nov 3, 2025 12:18 PM ET

Thomas Frank provides latest injury update ahead of Tottenham Hotspur’s home encounter against FC Copenhagen in the Champions League

Thomas Frank definitely has work to do at N17 after his Tottenham Hotspur side went down 1-0 to Chelsea in the London derby on Saturday. The Lilywhites have managed just one win in their last five fixtures, with the victory coming at the home of Everton last month.

Spurs were very poor in their recent defeat to Chelsea. They did not deserve anything out of this game, instead, goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario’s inspired showing, coupled with the Blues’ lack of ruthless finishing, saved Thomas Frank’s side a humiliation in front of the home crowd. Frank admitted after the game that his side were “second best” to Chelsea, and undoubtedly he was spot on as Tottenham failed to create a single clear-cut chance.

The players were devoid of ideas and energy to break down a well-drilled Chelsea side. Fans were right in voicing their displeasure after the game, with Djed Spence and Micky van de Ven ignoring Frank’s instructions to applaud the home crowd creating headlines for all wrong reasons.

Thomas Frank gives latest team news ahead of FC Copenhagen clash

Tottenham must dust themselves down quickly and prepare for the exciting Champions League encounter against FC Copenhagen at home. They have battling an injury crisis for the second season in running, but there were few returnees against Chelsea. Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie and Wilson Odobert all returned to the squad and came on as substitutes on Saturday after spells on the sidelines.

On Monday, Lucas Bergvall, Mohammed Kudus and Djed Spence were not spotted in team training ahead of the FC Copenhagen clash. As expected, Lucas Bergvall was not involved due to concussion protocols, but Spence and Kudus absent from training came as a worry for the Tottenham fans. Now, Frank has given an update on the trio in his pre-match presser, stating (h/t Football London):

“Lucas is out through concussion which was obvious for everyone watching the game. Djed and Mo both have knocks and could still be available for tomorrow.”

Kudus, Spence expected to be ready vs FC Copenhagen, Bergvall ruled out

Bergvall was handed a start ahead of Xavi Simons in midfield against Chelsea, but had to be taken off the pitch early on due to a head injury after being hit by the ball from close range. Despite the youngster’s complaints, an enforced concussion substitution was made by Spurs as Xavi came on for Bergvall. Frank has today confirmed that the Sweden international will miss the games against FC Copenhagen and Manchester United.

Kudus and Spence apparently picked up knocks in the defeat to Chelsea, but the Tottenham boss is optimistic over their availability to face the Danish side in midweek. Both have been key in both attack and defence this term, so hopefully the duo shrug off their knocks and play a part in the forthcoming European fixture.

It will be a fascinating contest on Wednesday, as the Lilywhites look to bounce back from the upsetting defeat to Chelsea.

This article first appeared on To The Lane And Back and was syndicated with permission.

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