Tottenham Hotspur finally found their way back to winning form on Saturday as they secured a 2-0 victory over Brentford. Goals from Xavi Simons and Richarlison gave the home supporters something to celebrate after what has been a long and frustrating spell without success.
The win was their first since early November, a period in which the team has struggled for confidence and consistency. Their poor run even saw them fall heavily in the north London derby, losing 4-1, a result that raised serious questions about Thomas Frank’s future as head coach.
While the three points were needed badly, the performance also came with a worrying dose of bad news as Tottenham left the game with fresh injury concerns.
Instead of simply celebrating a much-needed victory, Spurs now must deal with doubts surrounding some of their key players just days before their European fixture against Slavia Prague.
Destiny Udogie was already ruled out before the match after picking up a soft tissue injury in the dramatic 2-2 draw with Newcastle. The defender has been one of Spurs’ most energetic and reliable performers, and his absence was felt despite the team managing to find stability against Brentford.
Thomas Frank confirmed after the match that Udogie is not expected to be out for an extended period, but he also made it clear that the timing of the injury is unfortunate as they prepare for an important European tie.
The manager stressed that the club hopes the issue settles quickly, yet there is no guarantee that the Italian will be fit in time for midweek.
Even more worrying for Spurs was the situation involving Randal Kolo Muani. The forward, currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, delivered an impressive performance and caused trouble for the Brentford defence with his sharp movement and physical presence.
However, he was forced off early, and supporters were left concerned when he was spotted limping as he exited the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after the game. The sight naturally raised fears of another injury setback at a time when the squad is already stretched thin.
Tottenham have been dealing with a long list of absentees for weeks. Dominic Solanke remains out with a long-term problem, while Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison are also unavailable as they continue their recoveries.
To add to the complications, Mathys Tel cannot feature in the Champions League because he was not registered in the squad.
These shortages have been a major factor behind the team’s recent struggles, forcing Frank to rotate heavily and rely on players still adapting to the Premier League.
The win over Brentford at least lifted some of the pressure surrounding the manager. It was Tottenham’s first Premier League home victory since August 16th, a statistic that shows just how difficult the last few months have been.
After the match, Frank expressed his relief but made it clear that the performance must now become the new standard for his team. He praised the attitude and effort shown on the pitch, noting that while not every game will be comfortable, the commitment on display is exactly what the club needs to grow stronger.
He pointed out that tight matches are part of life in this league, but he was pleased to see the team work together with focus and discipline. For him, this win is something they should use as a foundation to build upon.
However, with new injury problems emerging, he knows that the road ahead remains challenging. Consistency is something Spurs have been searching for, and to achieve it, they will need as many key players fit as possible.
Now attention shifts to the upcoming trip to face Slavia Prague. With Udogie doubtful and Kolo Muani’s condition uncertain, the manager must adapt once again and hope that the squad can respond with the same determination they showed against Brentford.
The team finally tasted victory again, but the question now is whether they can turn this result into a positive run or whether injuries will continue to disrupt their progress.
