So far in the 2026/27 Premier League season, Tottenham Hotspur starting left back Destiny Udogie has only actually started 2 out of 10 games, and he's literally only played in half of their contests, coming off the bench more times than he has started. In total, he has only played 174 minutes, which isn't even two full 90's of matches, forcing free agent addition Andy Robertson to effectively become the main starter despite that never being the intention of his role upon signing after he looked washed for Liverpool these past two seasons.
Indisputably, Tottenham are a better team when Udogie plays. Nobody can argue against the fact that when healthy, Udogie is one of the best left backs in the Premier League and a unique weapon who can possess the ball, progress it, create chances, shoot from outside the box, and play defense at a borderline elite level for his position. As brilliant as Djed Spence was for England at the World Cup, there's a reason why he could never touch Udogie in the 11 when both were healthy.
But because Udogie plays so little, Tottenham fans are getting sick and tired of him being the best option. They are paying him millions per season to sit on the bench injured, and when he does come back, he is only back for a couple of games before being injured again.
Udogie is just never there
So Tottenham Hotspur, as a squad, can never build momentum and chemistry with an important player out so often, and his spot in the squad prevents them from investing in someone better, such as Neco Williams. And by better, that word means in the sense of the best ability being availability.
Tottenham are losing games because of having to play Andy Robertson in games where he is just not the best option due to his waning athleticism and ability. He is great when Spurs dominate possession and feast against a bad team, but against more athletic and robust sides, he is a problem.
In an ideal world, Destiny Udogie would come out of this November international break 100 percent fully healthy with no issues. But everyone knows that is not going to happen. Since coming to the side in 2023, he has missed 48 potential Premier League fixtures or more than a season's worth of games out of about three seasons in total. Spurs can't rely on him, and if he can't suddenly find his fitness and form, it may be time to sell soon.
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