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Mudryk Ankle Injury Could Sideline Him 6-8 Weeks

9/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Tottenham announced loanee winger Mykhailo Mudryk suffered an ankle injury in training.
He joined Spurs on a season-long loan from Chelsea on deadline day, with a £75 million option.
Sources expect him to miss 6-8 weeks, keeping him out of Everton, Liverpool (Carabao Cup) and Aston Villa.
Mudryk served a 20-month doping ban lifted in July 2026.
He was the first player to move between Chelsea and Tottenham since 2009.

History

Historical Context

In 2009 William Gallas left Chelsea for Tottenham on a free, becoming the first player to feature for all three London rivals and making 36 appearances that season. That free move marked the start of a pattern of high-profile cross-London transfers and loan deals, a trend that resurfaces in 2026 with Chelsea’s loan of Mykhailo Mudryk to Tottenham, prompting renewed focus on injury clauses.

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Story summary

Tottenham announced loanee winger Mykhailo Mudryk suffered an ankle injury in training.
He joined Spurs on a season-long loan from Chelsea on deadline day, with a £75 million option.
Sources expect him to miss 6-8 weeks, keeping him out of Everton, Liverpool (Carabao Cup) and Aston Villa.
Mudryk served a 20-month doping ban lifted in July 2026.
He was the first player to move between Chelsea and Tottenham since 2009.

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