Tottenham suffer another injury blow ahead of Europa League final against Man United

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·16. Mai 2025

Tottenham suffer another injury blow ahead of Europa League final against Man United

Tottenham Hotspur face significant injury challenges ahead of the UEFA Europa League final against Manchester United on May 21, 2025, at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao.

Key players are sidelined, impacting the team’s preparations for this crucial match.

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This is going to be the biggest match for both the teams in a long time.

Man United are looking to qualify for the Champions League next season while Spurs are looking to end their long trophy drought.

The stakes are high in this match as it guarantees the winner qualification to the Champions League next season and along with that the financial benefits of it as well while the chance of competing with the best clubs in Europe.

Dejan Kulusevski, the Swedish winger suffered a right patella injury during the Premier League match against Crystal Palace. He underwent knee surgery and is expected to be out for several months, ruling him out of the final.

James Maddison, the attacking midfielder sustained a knee injury during the Europa League semi-final first leg against Bodø/Glimt.

Manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed that Maddison will miss the remainder of the season, including the final.

The 19-year-old midfielder Lucas Bergvall suffered an ankle ligament injury in training ahead of the semi-final. Despite participating in some preparations, he has been ruled out of the final.

Now Postecoglou has suffered another injury blow to one of his midfielders before the final.

Pape Matar Sarr is doubtful for the match against Man United.

(Picture courtesy: Jay Harris)

During the match against Aston Villa, midfielder Pape Matar Sarr was seen heading straight down the tunnel with a member of the medical staff, according to Tottenham reporter Jay Harris.

It is a massive blow to Spurs if the midfielder goes on to miss the match against United on the 21st of this month.

While United are dealing with injury issues of their own, this comes as a boost to Ruben Amorim and his team ahead of the final.