ERIC DIER NEWS

returns to play Saturday Dier (groin) returned from his injury Saturday against Everton, registered three clearances and two blocks in his 45 minutes of play as a substitute.

Impact Dier returned to play a little quicker than expected, playing 45 minutes against Everton on Saturday despite being listed for a return on Jan. 14. This is a decent addition back into the squad for the Spurs, as they now are starting to dwindle their long injury list and also have now added more reinforcement in the defense. The defender should not be expected to gain many starts even though he is healthy again, being used more as a bench option when available, as he has already gone unused on the bench multiple times this season.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with groin injury Dier has not been training with the squad ahead of Thursday's matchup with West Ham United due to a groin injury. Manager Ange Postecoglou told reporters, "At this stage because he...

Impact Dier's absence from training will see him miss out versus West Ham and leave him a doubt for Sunday's clash with Newcastle United. Even when fit, Dier has struggled to get onto the pitch and has served as an unused substitute six times this season.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Left off injury report Dier (undisclosed) was not mentioned in manager Ange Postecoglou's pre-match presser ahead of Thursday's matchup with West Ham United.

Impact Considering Dier has been an unused substitute six times this season and has logged just 146 minutes of Premier League action, his return to the squad is unlikely to significantly impact the starting XI. Barring an injury elsewhere on the backline, Dier will be hard-pressed to haver a significant impact this season.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to soreness Dier is not in the squad to face Manchester City on Sunday after ending the most recent training session with soreness, manager Ante Postecoglou told media Sunday. "Eric pulled up...

Impact Dier hasn't played a significant role for the Spurs this season, but his absence is noteworthy since Tottenham will start Emerson and Ben Davies at center-back despite neither being a natural at that position. Dier should be available to face West Ham United on Thursday, however.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start in upcoming matches Dier had three clearances and one interception in Monday's 4-1 defeat versus Chelsea.

Impact Dier made his first appearance of the season Monday and had a solid match after coming onto the pitch following Cristian Romero's straight red card. He made a couple nice defensive plays and scored a would-have-been equalizer in the 78th minute but was inches offside. With Romero suspended for three or more matches and Micky van de Ven (hamstring) out for an extended period, Dier is now Spurs' first-choice center back until at least the beginning of December.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata: Fulham interested in signing Atalanta striker and make Eric Dier inquiry Duvan Zapatas proposed move to Roma has broken down and Fulham are now considering an approach; Fulham recently sold striker Aleksandar Mitr...

AUGUST 24, 2023 • SKY.COM

Active in second half Dier played the second half of Wednesday's 5-1 win over Lion City Sailors.

Impact Dier returned from a groin surgery that he underwent in May and made his way back onto the pitch. The defender was active for the second half of the one-sided win, playing the entirety of the half. The defender will likely partner Cristian Romero in central defense now that he is fit once more.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On preseason tour roster Dier (groin) will travel with the team for their pre-season Asia-Pacific Tour.

Impact Dier had groin surgery in May and is on pace to be ready for the start of the 2023/24 season as he was chosen to travel with the team for preseason. Because Ange Postecoglou has taken over as manager, the defender has the edge for the starting center back role alongside Cristian Romero, with Clement Lenglet returning to Barcelona.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mainstay in defense for Spurs Dier scored two goals, recorded one assist and kept nine clean sheets in 33 appearances (31 starts) this past season.

Impact Dier spent his third consecutive season as a mainstay at centerback for Spurs this past season. He recorded three goal contributions, his most since 2015 when he played in midfield. He also kept nine clean sheets, a significant step back from his 16 during the 2021-2022 campaign. With former Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou taking over as Spurs manager, Dier may see less playing time next season as Postecoglou typically only utilizes two centerbacks.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes groin surgery Dier (groin) underwent season-ending groin surgery Wednesday, and is targeting a pre-season return, Tottenham announced.

Impact Dier was struggling with a groin injury in the closing stages of the Premier League and has made the choice to undergo surgery. The earlier surgery will allow the defender to make a full return before the beginning of pre-season training camp, and should give him more than enough time to avoid any sort of lay-off to start the 2023/24 campaign.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option against Brentford Dier (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game versus Brentford.

Impact Dier will make a quick return as a substitute after missing the previous match with an unspecified injury. He has recorded 11 clearances, seven tackles (four won), three interceptions, and three blocks in his last five appearances.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Dier missed Saturday's defeat against Aston Villa with an injury, and Spurs manager Ryan Mason told reporters after the game that he's not sure about Dier's availability for the re...

Impact Dier has started 31 of Tottenham's 36 Premier League matches in central defense, but he was out Sunday with an injury and might not be able to return in time for the final two games of the campaign. Emerson started in his place alongside Cristian Romero and Clement Lenglet in the back-three against Villa.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for second Milan leg Dier had four shots (one on target), three clearances, and one block and won six duels in Tuesday's 0-1 loss to Milan, and will miss the return match due to yellow-card accumulatio...

Impact Dier uncharacteristically paced his team in shots as he was a big presence in the box on set pieces, although with little luck. Davinson Sanchez or Ben Davies will likely replace him in the back on March 8, while he'll be eligible in the next few Premier League fixtures. He has logged seven tackles (five won), four interceptions, 16 clearances, and five blocks in his last five appearances, with two clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six starts in a row Dier has started and gone 90 minutes in six straight matches since the World Cup break.

Impact Dier returned from the World Cup break and immediately took a major role in the starting XI. The defender has been the nailed-on option in central defense despite his limited role for England. Dier has limited upside offensively at the center of a back three, but still sees consistent playing time.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Dier on England's penalty record Eric Dier speaks out on England’s penalty record ahead of their World Cup meeting with Senegal.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Limited playing time Dier made one appearance for 21 minutes off the bench during the World Cup group stage.

Impact Dier came off the bench just once during the group stage during the opener against Iran. Otherwise he's been an unused substitute behind John Stones and Harry Maguire, who partnered for two clean sheets in the final two matches of the group stage. Dier will remain a depth option heading into the knockout stage.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dier speaks out on 'terrible situation' of Qatar construction workers England defender Eric Dier has spoken about the “terrible situation” of migrant construction workers in Qatar and admitted the political iss...

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

James Maddison makes England's World Cup squad

James Maddison was a surprising inclusion for England when coach Gareth Southgate named his 26-man squad for the World Cup

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Four crosses in loss Dier took one shot (one on target), sent in four crosses (two accurate) and added three interceptions during Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Liverpool.

Impact Notably, Dier was in the starting XI after appearing in relief his last time out. He was second on the squad to Ivan Perisic in crosses for the afternoon and paced Spurs in interceptions. Davinson Sanchez remained on the bench for all of this one as Dier played the full 90.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Salah double fires Liverpool to away win at Tottenham

Mohamed Salah has struck twice to fire Liverpool to a 2-1 win against Tottenham in the Premier League

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tottenham comes from 2 goals down to beat Bournemouth 3-2

Substitute Rodrigo Bentancur has scored deep in stoppage time for Tottenham to complete a comeback from two goals down and beat Bournemouth 3-2 in the English Premier League

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Conte furious as VAR denies Spurs late winner vs. Sporting

Tottenham had a last-gasp winner against Sporting Lisbon ruled out by VAR and had to settle for a 1-1 draw in the Champions League, meaning it faces a nervous final group game agai...

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Newcastle beats Tottenham 2-1, into fourth place in EPL

First-half goals from Callum Wilson and Miguel Almiron have sent Newcastle into the Premier League’s top four with a superb 2-1 win at Tottenham

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saudi-owned Newcastle into CL positions amid speedy rise

Newcastle's rise to becoming a team ready to compete in the Champions League is happening quicker than many would have predicted

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Busy defensively at United Dier logged one tackle (zero won), four clearances and two interceptions during Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to Manchester United.

Impact Dier was busy defensively, but his efforts weren't enough to earn any sort of result against a determined United squad. His four clearances were a team-high, and the veteran defender salvaged his output with some decent volume. He subbed off with eight minutes remaining in exchange for a more offensively-oriented Ryan Sessegnon. Earlier in the match, he took a rather high velocity ball to the face but continued playing without issue. Notably, Dier is averaging exactly four clearances per match in league play, which provides for a decent fantasy floor.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE