February 03, (THEWILL) – Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that defender Radu Dragusin will miss the remainder of the 2024/2025 season following a significant knee ligament injury. The Romanian centre-back, who had recently established himself as a key player in Ange Postecoglou’s defensive lineup, will undergo an extensive rehabilitation process after undergoing surgical treatment.
The injury further compounds Tottenham’s defensive challenges, with multiple first-team defenders already sidelined. Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie remain long-term absentees, while Micky van de Ven and Ben Davies have only recently returned from their own extended injury periods. Postecoglou’s defensive options have been critically limited by Dragusin’s unexpected absence.
In response to mounting defensive challenges, Tottenham have already initiated strategic reinforcements during the winter transfer window. The London-based club completed the acquisition of Kevin Danso from Lens, initially on loan with a permanent transfer agreed for approximately £20 million in the summer.
Transfer negotiations remain active for Tottenham, with significant interest emerging in Chelsea defender Axel Disasi. Despite broad agreement between the clubs, Disasi appears reluctant to make the short move across London. Current indications suggest the player is more inclined to join Aston Villa, with manager Unai Emery actively working to convince the defender to complete the transfer.
Meanwhile, the club’s medical team will focus on providing comprehensive support to facilitate Dragusin’s full recovery and potential return to first-team action.
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