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From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.Signup +Once a week...And its LIVE!Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterIt never rains but it pours for Spurs.After parting company with first-team boss Thomas Frank and being dragged into a relegation battle, there is no let up in the negativity for Tottenham supporters.The club have struggled with injuries throughout this season. In what proved to be Frank's last game at the helm, Spurs were without 10 first-team players due to injury and suspension.You may likeIs Pedro Porro injured this weekend? Injury latest on Tottenham Hotspur defenderIs Pedro Porro injured this weekend? Tottenham Hotspur dealt huge blow over key defenderIs Micky van de Ven injured this weekend? Premier League injury latest on Tottenham defenderWilson Odobert suffers suspected long-term injuryThat list looks to be growing rather than shrinking ahead of the North London Derby against Arsenal next weekend, following Wilson Odobert's withdrawal against the Magpies.The Frenchman sustained an injury during a coming together with Newcastle's Harvey Barnes, landing awkwardly and immediately signalling for assistance from the bench.Get VIP tickets to watch Spurs HERE with Seat Unique!Tottenham Hotspur hospitality offers a diverse range of premium experiences, from vibrant social lounges to private boxes. Packages include premium padded seating in prime locations, exclusive lounge access pre- and post-match, gourmet dining, and a complimentary drinks package. Guests may also enjoy live entertainment and Spurs legend appearances.View DealHe was promptly replaced after undergoing an assessment on the turf but it is now feared the winger may have suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury.According to football injury analyst 'Physio Scout', Odobert exhibited tell-tale signs of suffering an ACL tear in midweek.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.If that is the case, he will join an absentee list that includes Ben Davies (ankle), Cristian Romero (suspension), Kevin Danso (toe), Pedro Porro (hamstring), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), James Maddison (ACL), Lucas Bergvall (leg), Rodrigo Bentancur (hamstring), Richarlison (hamstring), Mohammed Kudus and Destiny Udogie."After contact, his knee dropped into a valgus position," Physio Scout wrote. "That kind of pivoting mechanism, along with a visible calf ripple, is usually quite consistent with an ACL tear."There is a small chance that he's only suffered a meniscus [tear], isolated MCL injury or just a bone bruise. However, this is usually unlikely."Wilson Odobert was forced off with a knee injury in the first half of Spurs vs Newcastle.After contact, his knee dropped into a valgus position. That kind of pivoting mechanism, along with a visible calf ripple, is usually quite consistent with an ACL tear.There is a small pic.twitter.com/wujppkkR83February 11, 2026The recovery timeline for an ACL tear is usually upwards of nine months as it is an injury which usually requires surgery.If Odobert has instead suffered a meniscus injury, that will still sideline him for the remainder of the season.Spurs' best case scenario is a bone bruise, however, Physio Scout deem that unlikely given the specialised tests which appeared to have been conducted to 'assess for ACL involvement'.TOPICSTottenham HotspurPremier LeagueJoe DonnohueSocial Links NavigationSenior Digital WriterJoe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.
