Liverpool vs Tottenham Injury Crisis: 11 Ruled Out, 3 Doubtful for Premier League Clash
By Jamie Kemble, Football Reporter | Published March 11, 2026, 09:54 GMT
Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool are set to face off in a crucial Premier League match this weekend, but both teams are grappling with a significant injury crisis that could heavily influence the outcome. With 11 players definitively ruled out and another 3 listed as doubts, the squads are severely depleted ahead of this high-stakes encounter.
Team Form and Context
Tottenham, under interim manager Igor Tudor, are coming off a disappointing 4-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Tudor has yet to secure a win or even a draw since taking charge, adding pressure as Spurs sit just one point above the relegation zone in the Premier League. Similarly, Liverpool suffered a 1-0 loss to Galatasaray in the Champions League midweek and lost their last Premier League fixture against Wolves, though they did manage a victory over the same West Midlands side in the FA Cup recently.
Liverpool Injury Updates
Liverpool's injury list is extensive, with several key players sidelined for the season. Conor Bradley is out after undergoing surgery for a serious knee issue, while Giovanni Leoni is also out with a ruptured ACL. Wataru Endo is another long-term absentee, with manager Arne Slot confirming his surgery and rehab aimed at a World Cup return. Alexander Isak is targeting an April comeback but remains unavailable. Doubts surround Federico Chiesa, who felt unwell recently, and Alisson Becker, who experienced discomfort in training, making their participation uncertain.
Tottenham Injury Updates
Tottenham's woes are equally severe, with multiple players ruled out. Wilson Odobert is out for the season with a ruptured ACL, and Destiny Udogie is a doubt, racing against time to recover. Lucas Bergvall is expected to be out until mid-April with an ankle injury, while Ben Davies will miss action until April after ankle surgery. Rodrigo Bentancur is out until after the March international break following hamstring surgery. Mohammed Kudus is ruled out for months with a hamstring issue, and Dejan Kulusevski is out with ongoing problems, though there is hope for a season return. James Maddison is out for much of the season with a knee injury, as confirmed by manager Thomas Frank in December.
Impact on the Match
The sheer number of injuries presents a major challenge for both managers in selecting their lineups and devising tactics. With key players like Maddison, Kudus, and Endo absent, the depth and quality of both squads will be tested. This could lead to opportunities for younger or less experienced players to step up, but it also increases the unpredictability of the match. Fans and analysts will be closely watching how Tudor and Slot adapt to these constraints in a game that holds significant implications for Premier League standings.
As the teams prepare for Sunday's clash, the injury news underscores the physical demands of modern football and the importance of squad management. With so many absences, this match may hinge on which side can better cope with adversity and leverage their available talent to secure a vital result.
