Emmanuel Adebayor is in danger of sitting out this Saturday’s FA Cup match against Arsenal following an incident during Thursday’s notable victory for Spurs against Manchester United. The Togolese striker had to be carried off the field on a stretcher, and his participation is now uncertain. After the match, coach Tim Sherwood provided a less than reassuring update, mentioning that Adebayor “needed ice on all parts of his body.”
Adebayor, who scored against Manchester United, has been a crucial player for Tottenham recently. His potential absence in the upcoming clash against Arsenal, his former club where he often stood out and sparked controversies, is a cause for concern among supporters.
Arsenal fans vividly remember the provocative celebration in September 2009 when Adebayor, then with Manchester City, scored and proceeded to run across the pitch, ultimately taunting the kop reserved for Arsenal supporters. The possibility of his absence from the upcoming match adds an extra layer of anticipation and speculation to the fixture.