Tottenham Hotspur could be boosted by the return of two injured players this weekend when they take on Aston Villa at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Club football has taken a back seat in the last week as the October international break continues, with nations battling for a place in the 2026 World Cup finals.
The pause, however, is nearing its end, and attention will soon swing back to club action, with Tottenham Hotspur preparing for the return of Premier League football.
Thomas Frank’s side is set to face Aston Villa on Sunday, and the Dane could be handed a timely boost with several key players edging closer to a comeback.
Tottenham injury boost ahead of Aston Villa clash
Frank has had to contend with a frustrating injury list this season, but that situation may finally ease with as many as four players pushing to return this weekend.
According to The Standard, Randal Kolo Muani is among those who could make a comeback against Aston Villa.
The French forward, on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, has been sidelined for five matches with a dead leg but returned to action in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Watford during the international break, playing 45 minutes.
Having built up fitness at Hotspur Way and with another week of full training ahead, Kolo Muani is now in contention to feature in Frank’s squad for the Villa game and may even push for a full debut.
Kota Takai is another who could hand Spurs a lift after a spell on the sidelines. The Japan international, who joined from Kawasaki Frontale in a £5 million move, has been recovering from a plantar fascia issue but returned to full training earlier this month.
Frank confirmed that Takai had been “getting better and better”, suggesting the defender could soon be available for selection if he maintains his current progress.
The 21-year-old has yet to make his competitive debut for Tottenham but could be in line to feature shortly after the international break.
Radu Dragusin is nearing full fitness
Radu Dragusin is also on the comeback trail. The Romanian defender has been working his way back from an anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in January.
Having returned to training in September, he is expected to be reintroduced gradually, but a return to match action within the next few weeks now looks likely.
Dominic Solanke has been given a predicted return of November 2025, although Thomas Frank will likely provide a post-surgery update later this week.
James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski remain long-term absentees, with Maddison not expected back until the summer of 2026 and Kulusevski aiming for a late-year return.