Tottenham have been dealt another blow as their new signing, Mykhailo Mudryk, has picked up an ankle injury, sidelining him for a lengthy period.
The setback comes at the worst possible moment for the Ukrainian winger as he looks to revive his career.
He managed just 16 minutes of action on his Spurs debut as a late substitute in the weekend draw against Nottingham Forest.
That brief cameo at the City Ground marked Mudryk’s first professional football since November 2024, after nearly two years out of the game due to an anti-doping suspension.
The 25-year-old joined Spurs on a season-long loan from Chelsea, a move intended to help him rediscover his confidence and sharpness under head coach Roberto De Zerbi, with whom he previously worked at Shakhtar Donetsk.
Tottenham only turned to the Chelsea loanee towards the end of the summer window, having been unable to secure deals for Cody Gakpo and Iliman Ndiaye.
The north London club had been hoping Mudryk would offer additional options on the left flank of their attack.
His temporary switch to Stamford Bridge’s Premier League rivals also includes a £75million option for a permanent transfer.
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Mudryk will now miss fixtures against Everton, Liverpool in the Carabao Cup and Aston Villa before the upcoming international break.
The Ukrainian sent a message to Spurs fans after joining the club from west London.
He said: “It’s a great feeling and I can’t wait to start training and playing for the club.
“I’m a player who brings speed and creativity, and I want to help in both the offensive and defensive areas. I want to make the fans excited.
“I can see it’s a strong squad here with good players, and I’m looking forward to sharing a pitch and special moments with them.”
The move reunited De Zerbi with the Ukrainian, who previously managed him at Shakhtar Donetsk before the forward joined Chelsea in January 2023.
De Zerbi believes their existing relationship can help Mudryk rediscover the form that once made him one of Europe’s most coveted young attackers.
“Having worked with Misha earlier in his career, I know exactly what he can bring to our team,” the Tottenham boss said.
“He has the quality to change a game with his speed and ability in one-vs-one situations, and is an exciting, attacking talent.
“I will demand a lot from Misha, and it is our job to help him find the best version of himself.”
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