Tottenham Hotspur have released their official Premier League squad registration list for the first half of the 2026-27 campaign, with striker Richarlison a significant omission.
Spurs sit bottom of the Premier League after two matches, with zero points, zero goals scored, and five conceded. They are already six points behind early leaders Manchester City. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi must handle this difficult start with a squad currently missing several key attacking players, including the sidelined Richarlison, Wilson Odobert, Xavi Simons, James Maddison, and Sávio.
Richarlison's absence from the registration list is the most eye-catching detail. His current deal runs until June 2027, though the club holds an option to extend it by a further year. The 29-year-old has not yet agreed to a departure, but he is being linked with a move to Turkish side Trabzonspor. There is also reported interest from the Saudi Pro League. Both the Turkish and Saudi transfer windows remain open, allowing for a potential late move.
His exclusion suggests the club is preparing for his exit. Without being registered, Richarlison is ineligible to play in the Premier League for Tottenham. This situation adds another layer to the team's early-season struggles, where their goal difference of -5 is the league's worst.
New signings and key figures are all present, though some are currently injured.
| Number | Player | Home-Grown |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Andy Robertson | |
| 4 | Tosin Adarabioyo | * |
| 5 | Marcos Senesi | |
| 7 | Xavi Simons | |
| 8 | Conor Gallagher | * |
| 10 | James Maddison | * |
| 13 | Destiny Udogie | |
| 17 | Sávio | |
| 19 | Dominic Solanke | * |
| 20 | Mohammed Kudus | |
| 23 | Pedro Porro | |
| 28 | Wilson Odobert | * |
| 33 | Ben Davies | * |
Goalkeepers Martin Dubravka, Antonin Kinsky, and Brandon Austin are also registered. The full list is available on the club's official squad page.
Roberto De Zerbi has provided a sobering update on two of his injured creative talents. "He doesn’t think either are coming back before mid-spring," the Italian coach said regarding Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons. Both players are named on the list, confirming their long-term importance, but their extended absences are a major blow.
Simons and Odobert join Maddison and Sávio on the current injuries list, stripping De Zerbi of considerable firepower. This compounds the issue of Richarlison's omission and the team's failure to score in their opening two league fixtures.
Several promising talents are not on the senior list because they qualify as Under-21 players. This group includes summer signings Archie Gray, Mathys Tel, and Lucas Bergvall. They are eligible to play for the first team without taking up a precious senior squad slot, offering De Zerbi additional options as he seeks to turn around the team's form.
Their development will be watched closely, especially given the team's urgent need for a spark. Everton currently sit 8th in the table.
