Igor Tudor names one Tottenham player who already has his 'big respect' behind the scenes
Igor Tudor has offered a revealing assessment of Archie Gray ahead of Tottenham Hotspur’s clash with Liverpool, with the Spurs boss highlighting the youngster’s growing importance to his side.
Tottenham Hotspur have received even more blows on the injury front heading into their clash against Liverpool at Anfield.
Tudor confirmed that four more players are set to miss this encounter, which could now force further tweaks to the starting XI.
We have done our best to predict exactly how Spurs could line up against Liverpool this weekend following the latest injury blows.
Tottenham boss Igor Tudor praises Archie Gray versatility before Liverpool fixture
However, one thing is certain – Spurs youngster Archie Gray is one name that will be on the teamsheet, which has now been confirmed by Igor Tudor himself.
Ahead of the clash, the Spurs boss – who often receives stick for his tough-guy approach – was full of praise for Gray following his recent performances under him.
Speaking to football.london, Tudor explained how the youngster has been asked to play multiple roles in the side, while also revealing the respect he has developed for the player.
He said: “That is the problem. He needs to, every game, change the position, tomorrow again. Four games here, four positions for Archie Gray. He is an amazing player, but that has been that. Something is wrong. Beautiful guy, beautiful player. I did not know him before so much, so from inside, he has my big respect.”
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Gray emerging as key figure amid injuries
Gray is not just a player with immense talent on the pitch, but is also now quickly becoming a leader within this group.
Earlier today, we relayed Dominic Solanke’s recent comments on “phenomenal” Archie Gray, who only just turned 20, with the Spurs striker praising the youngster’s leadership qualities.
Gray could once more be a player Tudor turns to, and he could well be on course to start at centre-back if the Croat opts for a back three.
Pedro Porro or Gray could fill in at the back as Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Joao Palhinha miss out on Sunday.
Tottenham injuries:
| Player | Injury | Potential Return |
| Wilson Odobert | Knee | November 2026 |
| James Maddison | Knee | June 2026 |
| Dejan Kulusevski | Knee | May 2026 |
| Rodrigo Bentancur | Hamstring | May 2026 |
| Mohammed Kudus | Thigh | Early April 2026 |
| Ben Davies | Ankle | Mid April 2026 |
| Lucas Bergvall | Ankle | Mid April 2026 |
| Destiny Udogie | Hamstring | Mid March 2026 |
| Yves Bissouma | Knock | Unknown |
| Cristian Romero | Concussion | Nottingham Forest |
| Joao Palhinha | Concussion | Nottingham Forest |
| Conor Gallagher | Fever | Nottingham Forest |
| Micky Van de Ven | Suspended | Nottingham Forest |
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