Tottenham Hotspur is having serious defensive problems as they prepare to play a revitalized Newcastle United in a pivotal Premier League match this weekend. Manager Ange Postecoglou is in a difficult situation after learning that left-back Destiny Udogie will be out for six weeks due to a hamstring injury.

Postecoglou said, “It’s disappointing news about Destiny,” “He has been pivotal in our plans, and his absence will be keenly felt, particularly with his dynamic play down the left side.”

Tottenham already has to deal with a number of ailments hurting important defensive players, but Udogie’s setback only makes matters worse. Spurs supporters do have some good news, though, as right-back Djed Spence returns from suspension, giving the team more depth.

To further restrict Postecoglou’s tactical choices, Tottenham will also be without Rodrigo Bentancur, who has been suspended for this match after receiving five yellow cards this season.

Due to defender Fabian Schar’s ban, Newcastle United also confronts difficulties on the field. In order to strengthen their backline, manager Eddie Howe is still hopeful that center-back Sven Botman will be healthy enough to return to the team for the first time since March.

The encounter is made more intriguing by Kieran Trippier’s reunion with his old team, Tottenham. The right-back for Newcastle is healthy and ready to make an impression against his former team. “Kieran’s looking forward to the game,” Howe gave his confirmation. “He’s a consummate professional and will approach the match with focus and determination to achieve a positive result for our team.”

But Newcastle will also have to deal with Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles, and Nick Pope missing, which may put their squad’s depth to the test.

This upcoming matchup is expected to be crucial for both sides’ attempts to qualify for Europe as well as for points. It will be a hotly contested match because both teams are desperate for a win.

The stakes are as high for Newcastle, who want to maintain their winning streak, as Tottenham attempts to bounce back from their recent setback against Liverpool. A tactical battle with a lot on the line is what fans can anticipate.