'Ace lineup wiped out': Tottenham's first team collapses, Solanke joins Simons in 'season out'... Endless injury curse, relegation looming?

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Tottenham Hotspur, facing relegation, has suffered a massive blow. Following key striker Savi Simons (23), Dominic Solanke (29) has also been ruled out for the season.

The UK's 'Daily Mail' reported on the 29th (Korean time) that "Tottenham, in danger of relegation, has had Dominic Solanke ruled out for the season. They face another serious injury setback."

Tottenham secured a 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton in the 34th round of the English Premier League (EPL) 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 injury curse struck again. Solanke, who started the match, collapsed in the 40th minute of the first half, complaining of thigh pain, and was substituted for Richarlison. A detailed examination confirmed a hamstring tear. Recovery is expected to take between three and eight weeks, effectively ruling him out for the season. Solanke, who underwent ankle surgery early this season and returned in January, had led the attack with six goals in 20 matches. His absence is a painful loss for manager Roberto De Zerbi.

The bad news did not end there. In the 18th minute of the second half, Savi Simons suffered a severe knee injury during a challenge and was carried off on a stretcher. Tests revealed a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Not only are his remaining matches with his club in jeopardy, but his participation in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America has also been dashed.

The current Tottenham squad resembles a hospital ward. Ben Davies, Dejan Kulusevski, and James Maddison have departed, while key defender Cristian Romero, along with Mohamed Kudus and Wilson Odobert, have all been confirmed out for the season. It is nearly impossible to field a normal lineup.

With the departure of 'flagship star' Son Heung-min (LAFC) ahead of this season, Tottenham has lost its focal point and is experiencing its worst slump. Currently sitting in 18th place with 8 wins, 10 draws, and 16 losses (34 points), they are in the relegation zone. They face a fierce battle to avoid relegation, trailing 17th-place West Ham United (36 points) by just two points—the final safety line.

Tottenham will conclude the season with a four-match run starting next month with an away game against Aston Villa, followed by home matches against Leeds United, an away game against Chelsea, and a home game against Everton. With a limited pool of available players, attention is focused on whether Tottenham can achieve a dramatic survival in the top flight.

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