Tottenham Hotspur defender Radu Dragusin has provided a positive injury update ahead of the Europa League final. A dismal season for Spurs has seen lacklustre performances on the pitch compounded by disastrous luck on the injury front.

Ange Postecoglou is in line to earn a bonus in the region of £2 million if he can clinch Tottenham Hotspur’s first European trophy for 41 years.

Tottenham Hotspur forward Dejan Kulusevski has undergone knee surgery and will miss the Europa League final. Tottenham confirmed Kulusevski, 25, had surgery on Wednesday after suffering an injury to his right patella during Sunday’s defeat to Crystal Palace.

Follow live coverage as Tottenham Hotspur face Crystal Palace today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Football writer Alex Keble highlights the hot topics and tactical lessons from Matchweek 36, including: Underneath the anger that caused some Liverpool supporters to boo Trent Alexander-Arnold is sadness. Losing one of their most important players and arguably the club’s greatest ever right-back is a major blow.

This fixture was originally due to take place on May 18, but has been pushed forward to allow Spurs the same amount of rest as their opponents in the showpiece match

Tottenham Hotspur’s defensive frailties have been exposed throughout the season. The Lilywhites have managed just six clean sheets in the Premier League, only two of which have come at home, highlighting their lack of quality and depth at the back.

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has won the Premier League Save of the Month award for April 2025 for his fantastic save to deny Chelsea winger Jadon Sancho.