Tottenham’s Pedro Porro ruled out due to injury

Pedro Porro is sidelined again. Tottenham Hotspur’s first-choice right-back has been ruled out with a muscular issue, adding another chapter to what has become a frustratingly familiar injury narrative for the 27-year-old Spaniard. Porro’s latest setback is a minor muscular problem that caused him to miss Tottenham’s Premier League draw against Everton, a 0-0 result, and the Carabao Cup third-round loss to Liverpool. This isn’t new territory. Earlier in 2026, Porro sat out roughly five weeks between late January and late February with a hamstring injury. He’s also dealt with several shorter absences from the squad due to various muscle strains throughout the current campaign. The silver lining arrived on September 18 when De Zerbi confirmed that Porro had completed a return to full training and was available for selection ahead of Tottenham’s Premier League fixture against Aston Villa on September 19. World Cup hangover meets Premier League grind Porro was not some fringe squad player at the 2026 World Cup. He was a central figure in Spain’s victorious campaign, earning a spot in the tournament’s team of the tournament. De Zerbi has been cautious with Porro’s post-tournament load m...