"It started with Madison on crutches in Korea," Tottenham shocked: "More players with ACL tears than home wins..."

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Tottenham has been plagued by injuries throughout the season. Among the injured, three players have suffered ACL tears.

Global sports outlet ESPN reported on the 28th (local time) that "Tottenham is heading toward disaster due to a lengthy injury list."

Tottenham secured a 1-0 victory at Wolverhampton in the EPL's 34th round on the 25th, thanks to a winning goal by Joao Palhinha. Breaking out of a 15-game winless streak (6 draws, 9 losses), Tottenham barely kept its hopes of staying in the EPL alive. With four league matches remaining, they sit in 18th place with 34 points (8 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses), still in a precarious position in the relegation zone.

The joy of victory was short-lived. Star striker Savi Simons was ruled out for the season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The Netherlands national team player Simons also lost his chance to compete in the 2026 North American World Cup scheduled for June. Alongside Simons, striker Dominic Solanke also left the field due to a muscle injury.

The current injury situation at Tottenham is dire. This season, Tottenham has recorded only two home wins in the English Premier League (EPL). Meanwhile, three players have suffered ACL tears. More players have had their ACLs torn than the number of times they have won at home.

James Madison tore his ACL during the pre-season match between Tottenham and Newcastle at Seoul World Cup Stadium last August. Despite continuing his recovery, he has not appeared in a single league match this season. Wilson Odobert also suffered a torn ACL in a match against Newcastle in February.

The defense has also collapsed. Captain Cristian Romero ended his season after injuring his knee in a match against Sunderland on the 12th. Ben Davies suffered a broken ankle in January. Destiny Udogie was also forced to miss the trip to Wolverhampton due to injury.

The gaps in midfield and attack are also painful. Key midfielder Dejan Kulusevski, who scored 21 goal contributions last season, has been in a state of "partial operation" since suffering a knee injury in May last year. Mohamed Kudus faced surgery after injuring his quadriceps in January. Pape Sar also dropped out of the squad following a shoulder injury in April.

The backline is also unstable. First-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario underwent hernia surgery and missed the last three matches. Backup goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky barely held the goal together but produced several shaky moments.

The media stated, "For Tottenham to achieve the mission of surviving in the EPL, they must first overcome the endless nightmare of injuries."

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