Tottenham Defender Withdraws from International Duty Due to Hamstring Injury

Kevin Danso Ruled Out with Injury

Earlier today, we reported that Kevin Danso’s availability was in serious doubt after he appeared to suffer a hamstring injury during Tottenham’s recent league match against Bournemouth.

The 26-year-old defender was seen heading straight down the tunnel at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, accompanied by medical staff.

Clutching his right hamstring while adjusting his shorts, the scene suggested a potentially significant issue—never a good sign for any player.

Muscular injuries are often unpredictable, and given Spurs’ ongoing fitness struggles this season, concerns quickly arose that the Austrian could face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

While the club had yet to release an official statement, confirmation has now come from another source.

Austria National Team Confirms Danso’s Injury

Austria’s national team has now provided official confirmation. Their X account announced that Danso has withdrawn from the upcoming international break due to injury.

The statement read: “Kevin Danso will miss the Nations League playoff against Serbia due to injury. Samson Baidoo will replace him in the squad.”

This confirms that Tottenham will be without the defender when they face AZ Alkmaar on Thursday night.

Defensive Options for Spurs

Despite Danso’s absence, Ange Postecoglou still has several defensive options, including Cristian Romero, Archie Gray, Micky van de Ven, and Ben Davies.

However, losing Danso at this stage of the season is far from ideal, especially as Tottenham continues to deal with persistent fitness concerns.

Spurs’ Growing Injury Worries

Danso’s hamstring issue is particularly concerning, considering it has come just a few games into his Spurs career.

It adds to the club’s growing list of muscular injuries this season, raising further questions about their overall fitness management.

Looking at Danso’s injury history, his last recorded muscular problem dates back to the 2022/23 season when he was sidelined for 17 days. This latest setback only compounds Tottenham’s ongoing fitness woes.

Kevin Danso’s Injury Record

As Tottenham prepares for a crucial stretch of the season, Danso’s fitness will be closely monitored.

His recovery timeline remains uncertain, but his absence is another blow to Spurs’ defensive depth.