Tottenham vs Everton Match Preview: Key Player Availability and Impact

Match Context

Tottenham host Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on 24 May 2026, with the Premier League Regular Season - 38 fixture still to kick off. Tottenham sit 17th on 38 points with a goal difference of -10, while Everton arrive in 12th place on 49 points and a goal difference of -2.

Tottenham Availability

Tottenham face a lengthy absentee list. 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. In addition, B. Davies (Ankle Injury) is doubtful. None of these absences are suspension-related. Key attacker Richarlison, the club’s leading league scorer with 11 goals and 4 assists, is available.

Everton Availability

Everton also have concerns. J. Branthwaite (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. J. Grealish (Foot Injury) is sidelined. I. Gueye (Injury) is doubtful. There are no listed suspensions. Creative hub J. Garner, who has 2 goals and 7 assists, remains available to start.

Impact Summary

Tottenham’s attacking depth is notably thinned by the loss of Kudus, Kulusevski and Odobert, placing greater responsibility on Richarlison to sustain their 47-goal league output. Everton’s main creative dent is the sidelined J. Grealish, whose 6 assists represent a major blow, though J. Garner’s presence helps preserve much of their chance creation.