Mudryk Faces Another Spell on the Sidelines After Suffering Injury Shortly After Tottenham Return

Mykhailo Mudryk’s long-awaited return to competitive football has suffered another setback after the Tottenham Hotspur winger picked up an ankle injury in training that is expected to keep him out for six to eight weeks.

The 25-year-old Ukrainian joined Tottenham from Chelsea on a season-long loan and recently made his first appearance for the club as a late substitute in the goalless draw against Nottingham Forest. The game marked an important return after Mudryk had spent around 20 months away from competitive football because of a suspension that kept him out of action.

The latest injury comes at a particularly frustrating time for Mudryk, who had been working to rebuild his fitness and regain his place at the highest level. His loan move to Tottenham was also seen as an opportunity to restart his career under manager Roberto De Zerbi, who previously coached him at Shakhtar Donetsk.

The injury is another concern for Tottenham, who have already struggled for attacking options at the beginning of the season. Spurs have failed to score in their opening league matches, while their squad has also been affected by other fitness issues. Mudryk’s absence further reduces De Zerbi’s attacking choices as Tottenham look for their first Premier League win.

Mudryk is expected to miss several upcoming fixtures during his recovery, with his return now likely to come after a significant spell on the sidelines. For a player hoping to revive his career after a difficult period, the latest setback represents another unwanted interruption just as he was beginning a new chapter in north London.