Joao Palhinha
30-Year-Old
Tottenham Hotspur
Premier
GTD
Injury Head
Est. Return 3/15/2026
Picks up blow against Atleti
Palhinha abandoned Tuesday's UCL loss to Atletico Madrid due to a head injury he suffered in stoppage time, Alasdair Gold of Football London reports.
ANALYSIS
Palhinha ended up feeling unwell following a head-to-head impact with teammate Cristian Romero during the Champions League round of 16 clash. The midfielder came off the bench midweek, but he's usually an important all-around contributor, so his issue would add to the problems of a side that is also missing Rodrigo Bentancur (hamstring). While Palhinha's status is still uncertain, Archie Gray was deployed in a central spot Tuesday and might continue to play that role if required in upcoming contests.
Palhinha ended up feeling unwell following a head-to-head impact with teammate Cristian Romero during the Champions League round of 16 clash. The midfielder came off the bench midweek, but he's usually an important all-around contributor, so his issue would add to the problems of a side that is also missing Rodrigo Bentancur (hamstring). While Palhinha's status is still uncertain, Archie Gray was deployed in a central spot Tuesday and might continue to play that role if required in upcoming contests.
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Three shots versus Fulham
Palhinha recorded three shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Fulham.
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Starting Wednesday
Palhina (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Frankfurt.
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Training in full
Palhinha (undisclosed) was spotted training in full on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash against Frankfurt, according to Sam Tabuteau from The Standard. Palhinha's availability was confirmed by manager Thomas Frank in the pre-game press conference "Joao Palhinha is also available, so that's also a positive."
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Not available Saturday
Palhinha (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Burnley.
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Tight call for Burnley match
Palhinha (undisclosed) is in doubt for Saturday's match against Burnley, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Joao is progressing, could be close for Burnley, but I think it will be a tight one."
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Could join Spurs permanently
Tottenham want to sign Joao Palhinha to a permanent contract, according to TALKSport.
ANALYSIS
Palhinha has enjoyed an excellent start to life at Tottenham and is keen on staying with the club. Bayern would also be open to letting him leave, as he never adjusted to life in Germany. Sounds as if a permanent transfer from Bayern to Spurs would be a move that would satisfy all parties.
Palhinha has enjoyed an excellent start to life at Tottenham and is keen on staying with the club. Bayern would also be open to letting him leave, as he never adjusted to life in Germany. Sounds as if a permanent transfer from Bayern to Spurs would be a move that would satisfy all parties.