Tottenham Hotspur are facing yet another injury setback, this time with winger Brennan Johnson set to miss several critical matches, adding to a growing injury crisis at the club. Let’s find out how many games Johnson is set to miss.
Tottenham’s mounting injury woes
A relentless wave of injuries has plagued Tottenham Hotspur’s season and it has left the squad stretched thin across multiple positions.
The defensive line has borne the brunt of these setbacks in recent months. Now, the injury crisis has shifted to the attacking department, as three key forwards are sidelined.
Among the absentees are Dominic Solanke, who is nursing a muscular knee injury, and Timo Werner, who is ruled out due to a hamstring issue.
Brennan Johnson has also joined this unenviable list, with Ange Postecoglou confirming that the Wales international sustained an injury during the second half of Tottenham’s clash with Arsenal.
The games Brennan Johnson is set to miss
Speaking to the media, Postecoglou revealed that Johnson’s injury could keep him out for three to four weeks. This means the winger is likely to miss approximately seven matches across various competitions.
Johnson’s injury could not have come at a worse time for Tottenham Hotspur, as they enter a packed schedule across domestic and European competitions.
The seven fixtures Brennan Johnson is set to miss through injury:
- Hoffenheim (away) – Europa League – 23 January
- Leicester City (home) – Premier League – 26 January
- IF Elfsborg (home) – Europa League – 30 January
- Brentford (away) – Premier League – 2 February
- Liverpool (away) – Carabao Cup semi-final – 6 February
- Aston Villa (away) – FA Cup fourth round – 9 February
- Manchester United (home) – Premier League – 16 February
What Brennan Johnson’s injury means for Spurs
The 23-year-old’s absence creates an immediate problem for Tottenham Hotspur, particularly on the right side of their attack.
Dejan Kulusevski, already a pivotal figure this season, will need to maintain his form under greater physical and mental pressure. This could leave Spurs vulnerable to fatigue and even more injuries in other areas of the squad.
Moreover, Kulusevski’s potential deployment in midfield, where he has excelled, is now unlikely, further limiting Postecoglou’s tactical options.
The lack of attacking depth is not just a short-term issue but also a broader concern for a side competing on multiple fronts.
While the January transfer window could offer an opportunity to bolster their options, Spurs have still not made any outfield signings.