Tottenham's Wilson Odobert Suffers ACL Tear, Out for Rest of Season

Spurs winger Wilson Odobert sidelined with ACL tear

Tottenham Hotspur's Wilson Odobert suffers ACL tear in left knee, likely missing rest of season after being forced off in 2-1 loss to Newcastle United.

“We can confirm that Wilson Odobert has ⁠sustained a ruptured anterior...”

Tottenham Hotspur's French winger Wilson Odobert has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in his left knee, the club confirmed on Thursday. The 21-year-old was forced off the pitch during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Newcastle United.

Odobert will undergo surgery for the injury and is likely to miss the rest of the season, according to British media reports. This is another blow for Spurs, who are already dealing with a number of injuries, including forward Richarlison, defenders, and midfielders James Maddison, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Lucas Bergvall.

The injury comes as Tottenham has parted ways with manager Thomas Frank, who was sacked on Wednesday following an eight-game winless run in the Premier League. Spurs are currently 16th in the standings, just five points above the relegation zone.

“We can confirm that Wilson Odobert has ⁠sustained a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee,” Tottenham said in a statement.

Tottenham Hotspur is facing a tough season, sitting only five points above the relegation zone with a long list of injured players. The absentees include forward Richarlison, three defenders, and several midfielders like James Maddison, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Lucas Bergvall.

The injury crisis has sparked concerns about the team's ability to cope, with manager Thomas Frank expressing desperation to win games and secure their top-flight status. Key players like Mohammed Kudus and Destiny Udogie are also out, with Udogie expected to miss four to five weeks with a hamstring injury.

We can confirm that Wilson Odobert has sustained a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

Wilson will see a specialist next week before undergoing surgery, and will then commence his rehabilitation with our medical staff.

We're all behind you, Wilson 🤍 pic.twitter.com/lC4bDP0SM3

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 12, 2026

Tottenham Hotspur's captain Cristian Romero recently slammed the club's squad depth as “disgraceful” in an Instagram post, citing the team's injury crisis and lack of new signings during the January transfer window. Romero expressed frustration with only 11 fit players available for the match against Manchester City, which ended in a 2-2 draw.

Romero's comments sparked debate among fans and media, with some questioning his loyalty and others praising his honesty. Manager Thomas Frank addressed the issue internally, acknowledging Romero's passion but emphasizing the need for a united front. The controversy adds to Tottenham's woes, as they prepare to host league leaders Arsenal on February 22, sitting 16th in the Premier League.