Mykhailo Mudryk suffers an ankle injury, leaving Tottenham without the winger until ‘this’ period.
Tottenham Hotspur summer signing Mykhailo Mudryk has been ruled out of action until after the upcoming international break after sustaining an ankle injury. According to details reported by football journalist Alasdair Gold via Spurs Army on X, the Ukrainian international picked up the setback during recent first-team preparations, dealing a fresh blow to head coach Roberto De Zerbi’s forward options ahead of the weekend.
The timing of Mudryk’s injury comes at a challenging moment for Tottenham, who remain winless and scoreless three matches into the Premier League season following goalless draws and losses against Brentford, Newcastle United, and Nottingham Forest. Mudryk’s temporary absence deprives De Zerbi of a direct, pace-driven 1v1 specialist on the wing, placing additional creative demands onto fellow wide attackers Mathys Tel, Sávio, and Mohammed Kudus.
With De Zerbi already managing Sávio under strict 60-minute playing caps enforced by the medical staff, losing Mudryk significantly limits Tottenham’s tactical flexibility off the bench. The Ukrainian winger was brought in during the summer window to add depth and transition speed to North London, but De Zerbi will now be required to adapt his rotation during a critical period as Spurs attempt to snap their 270-minute goal drought.
Conservative Recovery Protocol Under Dan Lewindon
In accordance with Tottenham’s overhauled medical strategy led by Performance Director Dan Lewindon, Mudryk’s rehabilitation will be closely monitored through the club’s newly instituted pod-based care model. Under this individual-focused framework, dedicated physiotherapists and sports scientists work with small player clusters to assess biomechanical metrics and prevent soft-tissue re-injuries.
Given De Zerbi’s consistent alignment with the performance department regarding player welfare, Tottenham will adopt a cautious approach with Mudryk. The 25-year-old will spend the international window undergoing targeted physical therapy at Hotspur Way, with the club targeting a safe return to competitive action once top-flight football resumes.
