Tottenham Hotspur's defensive problems worsen ahead of their clash with Wolves, who are seeking a third consecutive Premier League victory under Vitor Pereira.
Tottenham 's defensive woes deepen as Radu Dragusin sustains an ankle injury against Nottingham Forest and awaits a fitness assessment. Full-back Djed Spence is suspended following a red card in the same match, while Ben Davies faces a setback in his recovery. Wolves midfielder Mario Lemina could return after missing Vitor Pereira's initial two matches due to a minor injury.
Pablo Sarabia remains sidelined with a calf problem, while Yerson Mosquera, Boubacar Traore, Enso Gonzalez, and Sasa Kalajdzic are long-term absentees. Wolves have a strong record against Spurs in away Premier League fixtures, winning five and losing four of their encounters. They have also secured eight Premier League victories against Tottenham, their joint-highest against any opponent. Spurs are on track to finish below seventh in the league at the year's end, a feat not achieved since the 2008-09 season. In their 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest, Spurs dominated possession but suffered their fifth defeat in seven matches where they averaged over 65% possession. They have also conceded the first goal in 10 league games, the most among teams this season. Tottenham's struggles continue as they have lost 16 top-flight matches in 2024, only surpassed by Wolves and Brentford. They face the possibility of conceding four or more goals in three consecutive home league games for the first time in their history. Spurs have suffered four defeats in December, their highest in a month since 2003, and a potential fifth defeat would equal their record for losses in a month set in 1955. Meanwhile, Vitor Pereira becomes the first Wolves manager to win his first two top-flight league games since Sammy Chung in 1977
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