Tottenham face Coventry winless in six and without Rodrigo Bentancur

Tottenham have gone six league matches without a win, and their attempt to end that run against Coventry must come without Rodrigo Bentancur. The midfielder is suspended following a red card, leaving the bottom-placed hosts without a player who started four of their last five matches.

Three points from six games have left Tottenham two points from safety. Coventry are three points above them in 16th, but their own cushion over the relegation places is just one point despite back-to-back victories.

Bentancur’s absence adds to a lengthy list of unavailable Tottenham players. Lucas Bergvall is out, as are Mykhailo Mudryk with an ankle injury and Pedro Porro with a muscle injury. Savio is also sidelined, while Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons are both out with cruciate ligament tears.

There are doubts over two more players. Andrew Robertson is listed as questionable, alongside Dejan Kulusevski following knee surgery. That leaves Tottenham with seven confirmed absentees across injuries and suspension, plus those two fitness questions.

Coventry have four players ruled out. Haji Wright has a muscle injury, Josh Eccles is sidelined through injury, Aurele Amenda has a calf problem and Luke Woolfenden has a knee injury. Kaine Kesler-Hayden is questionable.

The visitors’ recent results have changed their position after a difficult opening spell. A 1-0 victory away to Nottingham Forest was followed by a 4-1 home win over Newcastle United, giving Coventry all six of their points this season across their two latest matches.

Those wins followed defeats against Hull City, Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion. Coventry have won two and lost four of their six league fixtures, with a goal difference of minus six.

Tottenham also have a minus-six goal difference, but have yet to turn any of their six outings into a victory. Their latest result was a 1-1 draw away to Manchester United, following a 3-2 home defeat against Aston Villa.

Home form is a particular concern: Tottenham have taken one point from three matches, drawing once and losing twice. Their home draw was goalless against Everton, while Newcastle United and Villa both left with victories.

Coventry now return to the road after winning their previous away match at Forest. For Tottenham, the task is to turn draws into the first victory of their league campaign while managing absences across defence, midfield and attack.

The Week 7 fixture kicks off at Tottenham on Monday 19 October at 20:00 BST. It brings together two sides still close to the relegation line, with the hosts seeking their first win and the visitors looking to extend a two-match winning run.

Questions

Why is Rodrigo Bentancur unavailable against Coventry?

Bentancur is suspended following a red card. He started four of Tottenham’s last five matches.

How close are Tottenham and Coventry to the relegation places?

Tottenham are bottom with three points from six matches, two points from safety. Coventry are 16th with six points, one point clear of the relegation places.

When does Tottenham against Coventry kick off?

The Premier League Week 7 match kicks off on Monday 19 October at 20:00 BST, with Tottenham at home.