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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Fans react to reports of RB Leipzig defensive injury crisis"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-fans-react-to-reports-of-rb-leipzig-defensive-injury-crisis/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Jack Maleham"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2020-02-18T16:50:42Z"
modified: "2020-02-18T16:50:42Z"
---

# Tottenham Hotspur: Fans react to reports of RB Leipzig defensive injury crisis

**RB Leipzig will be without three key centre-backs for their Champions League last 16 first leg tie against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday, according to [UEFA](https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/clubs/2603790--leipzig/squad/?referrer=%2Fuefachampionsleague%2Fseason%3D2020%2Fclubs%2Fclub%3D2603790%2Fsquad%2Findex).**

The two teams are set to lock horns in London in what could be a tight game, with both in decent form right now. Indeed, Jose Mourinho’s side come into it off the back of [three straight wins](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tottenham-hotspur/spielplandatum/verein/148) in all competitions, whilst the German outfit recently followed up a solid draw against Bayern Munich by [beating Werder Bremen 3-0](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/rasenballsport-leipzig/spielplan/verein/23826/saison_id/2019).

However, it seems that Spurs could be given an advantage in the fixture, with Leipzig reportedly facing an injury crisis in central defence. [UEFA](https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/clubs/2603790--leipzig/squad/?referrer=%2Fuefachampionsleague%2Fseason%3D2020%2Fclubs%2Fclub%3D2603790%2Fsquad%2Findex) stated that Dayot Upamecano is suspended and therefore definitely ruled out, whilst also suggesting that both Ibrahima Konate and Willi Orban are injured.

The trio were all involved for the Bundesliga side in the group stages, with Upamecano featuring five times, Orban playing in three games whilst Konate appeared twice ([UEFA](https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/clubs/2603790--leipzig/squad/?referrer=%2Fuefachampionsleague%2Fseason%3D2020%2Fclubs%2Fclub%3D2603790%2Fsquad%2Findex)).

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This may well give Spurs the edge in the game and many fans are certainly hoping that is the case. Indeed, some have taken to Twitter to admit that it is a boost for the north London club, with one fan suggesting that it evened things up given that they are without a fit recognised striker due to the absence of Harry Kane.

Here is what some had to say…

> Gives us a chance. [pic.twitter.com/JVVNljyReG](https://t.co/JVVNljyReG)
>
> — Brainspurs2019 (@brainspurs2019) [February 17, 2020](https://twitter.com/brainspurs2019/status/1229474416498761729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Fair play considering [#THFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) doesn’t have any recognized strikers available for the match…. [#COYS](https://twitter.com/hashtag/COYS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@SpursOfficial](https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Jason Diamos (@Mrmosman66) [February 17, 2020](https://twitter.com/Mrmosman66/status/1229484005814259712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Always dread when the narrative goes in Spurs’ favor….
>
> — adub (@AlanWindham) [February 17, 2020](https://twitter.com/AlanWindham/status/1229462201158787079?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> God just answered our prayers.
>
> — Demolar Davies (@demorash009) [February 17, 2020](https://twitter.com/demorash009/status/1229499520234467330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> If can resemble a back 4 we might have a chance. Hopefully tanganga plays
>
> — james (@James882James) [February 17, 2020](https://twitter.com/James882James/status/1229448268519743488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> So what you’re saying is we’re gonna win the champions league 😎
>
> — Aley paly (@captain\_alex) [February 17, 2020](https://twitter.com/captain_alex/status/1229459729786777601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Need to win and win big
>
> — BiLli (@ife\_\_tayor) [February 18, 2020](https://twitter.com/ife__tayor/status/1229696213995401218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Spurs fans, do you think you will beat RB Leipzig across two legs? Let us know below…***