Tottenham vs Everton Match Preview: Key Absences Impacting Both Teams

Match Context

Tottenham host Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, on 24 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 38. Tottenham sit 17th on 38 points with a goal difference of -10, while Everton are 12th with 49 points and a goal difference of -2.

Tottenham Availability

Tottenham face significant absences. M. Kudus (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. D. Kulusevski (Knee Injury) is sidelined. W. Odobert (Knee Injury) is sidelined. C. Romero (Knee Injury) is sidelined. X. Simons (Knee Injury) is sidelined. B. Davies (Ankle Injury) is doubtful. All five confirmed absentees are listed as Missing Fixture, leaving Ange Postecoglou without key options in midfield, attack and central defence. Top scorer Richarlison, with 11 goals and 4 assists in the league, is available and expected to shoulder much of the attacking burden.

Everton Availability

Everton also have concerns. J. Branthwaite (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. J. Grealish (Foot Injury) is sidelined. I. Gueye (Injury) is doubtful. The loss of J. Grealish, who has contributed 2 goals and 6 assists, is a major blow to Everton’s creativity.

Impact Summary

Tottenham lose several creators and a starting centre-back, but retain their primary goal threat in Richarlison. Everton’s main damage is to their supply line, with J. Grealish out and I. Gueye doubtful, placing extra responsibility on leading assister J. Garner, who has 7 assists and remains available.