The left-back has been in sensational form for Spurs this campaign and, along with right-back Pedro Porro, has been a huge part of how Ange Postecoglou’s team play. After linking up with the first team after returning from his loan spell with Italian side Udinese, Udogie has made 30 appearances in all competitions for Tottenham this season.
The 21-year-old, who scored two goals and also provided three assists, will be a major miss for the remaining six games as Spurs aim for a top-four finish
Aston Villa currently sit fourth in the Premier League, but the Lilywhites still have two games left
With Udogi unavailable for any of the remaining six games, Postecoglou will have to rely on one of his backup options in place of the Italian
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London takes a look at the players who could replace Ugodi in the Spurs squad
Ben Davis Ben Davis is very likely to return to the team in his regular position
The 30-year-old has made 18 appearances for Tottenham this season, both at left-back and centre-back
The 30-year-old played at left-back against Brighton and Wolves in February, but his best form this season has probably come during Spurs’ centre-back injury crisis, with him playing at center back in nine Premier League games
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He plans to play back-to-back league games in November and December
The problem is that Davis hasn’t played for the Spurs since a 2-1 home loss to Wolves on February 17th
However, during this time he has featured in two Euro 2024 play-off games for Wales
Emerson Royal Another option for Postecoglou is the Emerson Royal
The Brazilian’s usual position is right-back, but this season he has shown his versatility, having been used at centre-back and left-back
The 25-year-old has made 21 appearances for Tottenham this season, coming on as a substitute for Pedro Polo in last weekend’s 4-0 defeat to Newcastle
Royal has played several times this season as a left-back for Spurs, showing off his defensive skills in four games in October and November
During this time, Emerson, like Davies, had to play as a central defender due to the suspension and injury of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, respectively
Micky van de Ven Micky van de Ven, whose speed and technical abilities allow him to also play at left-back, has played at center-back for Tottenham since his move from Wolfsburg
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He made 23 appearances in all competitions, although part of the season was interrupted by a hamstring injury
However, the Dutchman looks fit and ready for the remaining six games and could offer Postecoglou something of a wild card for the left-back position
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If Van de Ven moves to the left wing, Radu Dragusin, who was signed in January, could come on and Cristian Romero could play in the center of defence
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