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 management, and the recurring muscle strains suggest Porro’s body is still negotiating that debt.

Porro led Tottenham in attacking output metrics last season, topping the club’s charts in chance creation. When he’s absent, the drop-off is noticeable both in Spurs’ ability to progress the ball on the right flank and in the volume of opportunities they create.

What Porro’s commitment means for Spurs

Porro signed a contract extension running through 2031 in mid-2026, reportedly turning down interest from several major clubs to stay in north London.