Why Udogie missed Tottenham’s 3-1 win over Coventry City

Italy international Destiny Udogie didn’t feature in Tottenham’s 3-1 win over Coventry City because of…

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Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 10:28 AM

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Destiny Udogie missed Tottenham's 3-1 win over Coventry City due to a knee problem.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi stated the club avoided taking risks following advice from the medical staff.
Udogie suffered the injury after playing 70 minutes against Manchester United.

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Destiny Udogie missed Tottenham Hotspur's 3-1 victory against Coventry City due to a knee issue. Manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed the medical staff decided not to risk the 23-year-old left-back after he suffered the problem during the previous weekend's 1-1 draw against Manchester United, where he was substituted off after 70 minutes.

Udogie has made six appearances across all competitions for Tottenham this season, totaling 283 minutes on the pitch. The Italy international's availability for the upcoming November international break remains uncertain, while fellow Premier League Italian left-back Matteo Ruggeri is sidelined for a month due to a hamstring injury.

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