Japanese media: Takai Yukio is about to return from injury and is expected to have Tottenham s debut in the Midweek League Cup

 1:51pm, 22 September 2025
According to Japanese media reports, this summer, Takai Yukio, who transferred from Kawasaki forward to Tottenham, was injured due to preseason training and has not played for Tottenham in the official game. However, the 21-year-old Japanese central defender is expected to resume joint training with the team this week.

Tottenham coach Frank said on September 19 that Yukio Takai is about to make a comeback and is confident that he can participate in the team training on the 22nd. Tottenham tied 2-2 with Brighton in the fifth round of the Premier League on the 20th. Next, they will play against English League One team Doncaster in the third round of the League Cup on the 24th. At that time, Takai Yukio is expected to make his debut.

With the start of the Champions League, Tottenham's schedule has become more intensive, so the match against Doncaster is likely to be in lineup rotation, which provides a chance to play for Yukio Takai, who is not included in the Champions League registration list.

If Takai Yukita can participate in Tottenham's joint training on Monday, he may have the potential to have his first game at Tottenham this week. The third round of the League Cup on the 24th against Doncaster Wandering, this game happened to be a good opportunity for Takai Yukita to exercise and inspect.

Although it is not yet certain whether Takai Yukita will start or make a substitute, the fact that Tottenham chooses not to rent him out shows that the club plans to have him play a role in the first team this season.

Although Tottenham's defense has world-class central defenders Romero and Van Devin, the competition is fierce, the club has invested a certain amount of money for the long-term consideration, signed Yukio Takai and allowed him to stay in the first team. Therefore, many Japanese media and fans are looking forward to the Japanese international being able to show his strength in Tottenham.

source:wap 7m