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Scores first Spurs goal Sunday Destiny Udogie scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-1 victory over Newcastle United.

Impact Udogie scored his first goal since joining Spurs Sunday, a close-range strike set up by Son Heung-Min after Udogie made a great run into the penalty spot, momentarily ignoring his normal position at left-back. It marked just his second on-target shot this season and he also created two chances, won two tackles and made two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Udogie (hamstring) is lining up at right-back in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Aston Villa.

Impact Udogie returns from a hamstring injury which kept him from playing in Spurs' last match before the international break. The right-back returns in his usual role having provided two assists in 11 league appearances.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Udogie (hamstring) is fully fit for Sunday's clash with Aston Villa, according to manager Ange Postecoglou.

Impact Udogie remained with Tottenham throughout the international break to work on recovering from the hamstring injury. It appears the full-back recovered fully and should now be good to go ahead of Sunday's clash with Aston Villa. When fit Udogie has been a guaranteed piece of the starting XI, only missing out due to injury or suspension.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring problem Udogie will not link up with Italy during the international break to recover from a lingering hamstring issue, per Charlie Eccleshare of The Atheltic.

Impact Udogie missed the club's clash with Crystal Palace on Oct. 27 due to his hamstring injury but was able to play through it versus Chelsea, a match in which he was given a red card. When the left-back has been fit, he has started all 10 of his appearances for the club in which he recorded two assists, seven crosses (zero accurate) and 24 clearances. Udogie will hope to be back to 100 percent when Spurs face Aston Villa on Nov. 26.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Udogie will be available for the Nov. 26 match against Aston Villa after serving his one-match ban.

Impact Udgoie will be in contention once again after serving his one-match suspension against Wolves due to receiving two yellow cards against Chelsea. The defender should move back into the starting XI against Villa, as he only missed out on a starting spot one other time before his ban. You can expect Emerson to return to the bench with Udogie back eligible.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Monday Udogie was sent off for two yellow cards during Monday's clash with Chelsea.

Impact Udogie joins Cristian Romero after both were sent off. In reality Udogie could have seen a straight red early in the first half and was lucky to manage to stay on the pitch through the second half. With Udogie and Romero suspended and Micky van de Ven (hamstring) looking set for a serious injury Ben Davies (strain) could be forced back from injury early, or Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg slotting into the center of the back four.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod against Chelsea Udgoie (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Chelsea.

Impact Udogie is back in the starting XI for Tottenham after sitting out last match with an undisclosed injury. The defender should continue to maintain his starting role moving forward as long as he avoids any further injuries.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing fitness test for Monday Udogie (undisclosed) will be monitored the next few days to determine his fitness for Monday's clash with Chelsea. "We'll see how Destiny progresses. Obviously he's still got a few...

Impact Udogie does have a three day cushion before Monday's match after missing the last game with an undisclosed injury. He has been able to win the starting left back role during his first season in the EPL, recording two assists with 25 tackles (13 won) and 23 clearances in that span.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not active Friday Udogie (undisclosed) is out for Friday's matchup against Crystal Palace.

Impact Udogie will be missing his first start of the season after being sidelined for Friday's match. He appeared to pick up the knock in his last match and will hope to return to the starting XI soon. Ben Davies will be filling in for Udogie while he is out injured.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late test for Friday Udogie (undisclosed) will be a late-fitness check for Friday's match against Crystal Palace, according to manager Ange Postecoglou. "With Destiny, we're going to have a look and as...

Impact Udogie wasn't thought to have an injury after Monday's match, but after going only 56 minutes, Postecoglou seems a bit worried for his left-back. On a short week, it's possible Emerson returns to the starting XI, which would be his first start since the opener when he played at right-back.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Revelation at left-back Udogie has started every match in the Premier League, as well as assisting twice before the break.

Impact Udogie was brought in to provide a new option at left-back and he has immediately made the starting role his own. The defender is in red-hot form and has created seven chances while assisting twice. Udogie has done that while piling on the defensive work and contributing to Spurs' early run at the top of the table.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists again versus Burnley Destiny Udogie assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-2 win versus Burnley.

Impact Udogie recorded an assist for his second straight match Saturday as he set up James Maddison's outside the box goal in the 54th minute. He filled up the defensive stat sheet too, winning four of his five attempted tackles, intercepting two passes and making three clearances in his full 90 minutes of playing time. Udogie has now started all four Premier League matches for Spurs and will likely continue to start as long as he remains healthy.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits on bench for Cup match Udogie (foot) stayed on the bench in Tuesday's Cup loss against Fulham.

Impact Udogie didn't make the pitch Tuesday, but he was healthy enough to make the squad, which suggests he should be fine going forward. He's been excellent for Spurs in three league starts to open the campaign with one assist from three chances created and back-to-back clean sheets with the back line.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injury not serious Udogie suffered a minor foot injury and is available for Tuesday's clash with Fulham, according to manager Ange Postecoglou. "I think he just kicked the ground, from what I underst...

Impact Udogie was brought off but it appears it was simply a minor precaution. The full-back is fully fit for Tuesday's clash with Fulham and should be back in the starting XI during a Sept. 2 trip to Burnley.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Departs after head blow Udogie was subbed off from Saturday's match against Bournemouth after suffering a blow to the head late in the second half.

Impact Much like they did with Cristian Romero in the season opener against Brentford, the Spurs weren't taking risks with a head blow and chose to remove Udogie immediately, especially with the team leading by two goals and ni the dying stages of the contest. Ben Davies entered in his place and could be in line for a start next week if Udogie suffers concussion-like symptoms in the coming days.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances against Juventus Udogie had one inaccurate cross, won one tackle, took one off-target shot, and created two scoring chances in Round 38's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Udogie was decent in the final third in his last game with Udinese, as he's about to join Tottenham, which acquired him last summer and allowed him to spend another season in Italy on loan. He was solid but didn't seem to improve relative to the previous campaign. He logged three goals, four assists, 34 chances created, and 36 interceptions in 33 appearances.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears disqualificaiton Udogie completed a one-game suspension for yellow-card accumulation in Sunday's 2-3 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Udogie will reclaim his spot on the left flank against Udinese since Marvin Zeegelaar got sent off and they're dealing with a few absences. He has assisted once and tallied two chances created, six tackles (four won), four interceptions, and three clearances in his last five appearances.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Salernitana Udogie won two of two tackles, had two interceptions and one chance created, and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Udogie had a run-of-the-mill performance and will have to sit one due to yellow-card accumulation. Marvin Zeegelaar or Adam Masima will replace him on the flank Saturday.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in late versus Sampdoria Udogie (thigh) had just four touches in 12 minutes in Monday's 2-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Udogie was available but saw limited action after picking up an ailment in the previous round. He should return to the XI over Marvin Zeegelar against Fiorentina. He has recorded one assist, three shots (one on target), two chances created, and three inaccurate crosses in the last five matches.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available as substitute Udogie (thigh) will be on the bench against Sampdoria on Monday.

Impact Udogie has started all 29 of his appearances for the club this season, so his thigh problem clearly is still limiting him at this point. Still, the midfielder is seemingly fit enough to play if called upon. Barring any setbacks, Udogie should be in the mix to reclaim his spot in the starting XI versus Fiorentina on Sunday.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sampdoria match Udogie avoided significant injury but is nursing some muscle fatigue, Messaggero Veneto reports.

Impact Udogie subbed off early in the previous game and isn't in tip-top shape, but he could at least be an option for this one. He could retain his starting job if he looks better in the final practice. Marvin Zeegelar and Adam Masina would be the next men up if he couldn't go.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out against Napoli Udogie had one chance created, one tackle (one won), two interceptions, and picked up an assist in 74 minutes in Thursday's 1-1 draw with Napoli before subbing off with a thigh iss...

Impact Udogie teed up Sandi Lovric with a quality feed in the box but limped off midway through the second half. The gaffer chose Marvin Zeegelaar over Adam Masina to replace him on the left flank. He'll take some tests before Monday's match against Sampdoria.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedestrian in Lecce contest Udogie won ten duels, drew three fouls, sent in two crosses, and had two clearances in Friday's 0-1 defeat against Lecce.

Impact Udogie made his presence felt from the physical standpoint, but he didn't put up numbers in the final third and caused a PK, which decided the match, with a careless slide in the box. He has posted seven tackles (four won), seven interceptions, seven crosses (one accurate), and three shots in the last five games. Udinese will face Napoli at home Thursday.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates one chance in loss Destiny Udogie had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Roma.

Impact Udogie had another relatively slow game Sunday. He took one off-target shot, created one chance, whipped in one cross and drew three fouls on the attack. Defensively, he intercepted one pass in his 86 minutes of action.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes assists against Milan Udogie assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and three chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory against AC Milan.

Impact Udogie often imposed his will on the flank, co-paced his team in key passes along with Isaac Success, and found Kingsley Ehizibue for the game-sealing goal in the second goal. He's now up to three goals and three assists in the season. He has registered three shots (two on target), four chances created, three crosses (one accurate), and 14 tackles (nine won) in the last five fixtures. Udinese will visit Bologna on April 2.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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