--- title: "Mudryk in Tottenham's matchday squad for the first time in two years: chance to debut against Nottingham Forest" description: "Mykhailo Mudryk has been named in Tottenham's squad for an official match for the first time in nearly two years. The Ukrainian winger could make his debut for the Spurs in the Premier League game against Nottingham Forest." date: 2026-09-05T13:56:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/mudryk-in-tottenham-squad-for-match-against-nottingham-forest tags: [mykhailo-mudryk, tottenham-hotspur, premier-league, nottingham-forest, transfer-news] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Mudryk in Tottenham's matchday squad for the first time in two years: chance to debut against Nottingham Forest ![Mykhailo Mudryk in Tottenham training gear ahead of Nottingham Forest match](https://xab.info/media/2026/09/05/mudryk-v-zayavke-tottenheoma-na-match-s-nottingem-forest/mudryk-v-zayavke-tottenheoma-na-match-s-nottingem-forest-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Mykhailo Mudryk has been named in Tottenham's squad for an official Premier League match for the first time in nearly two years. - The Ukrainian winger did not start the game against Nottingham Forest — Savinho and Marmoush came on from the first minute. - Tottenham are approaching the match in second-from-bottom place in the table, having lost both matchweeks and failing to score a single goal. Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been included in Tottenham's official matchday squad for an English Premier League game for the first time since his move to the London club. According to Sport RBC.UA, citing the club's press office, the midfielder has been named in the list of players for the away fixture in Matchweek 3 against Nottingham Forest, which gives him a real chance to make his debut for his new club. For a player who has failed to establish himself in the starting lineup since his transfer from Chelsea, this event is of fundamental importance: it marks his first appearance in a squad for an official match in nearly two years. ### First appearance in a squad in two years The main significance of the news lies not so much in the fact of being named in the squad itself, but in the chronological gap. Mudryk had not featured in the Londoners' lists for official matches for a prolonged period, which left his status within the team uncertain. Now, by being named in the Premier League squad, he gains the formal right to come on as a substitute. This is the first step toward full integration into the Spurs squad and, in essence, the start of his story at the London club at the level of official competitions. ### Starting lineup and competition for a place It is important to note that Mudryk did not start the Matchweek 3 game. Tottenham's other new signings — Savinho and Marmoush — came on from the first minute against Nottingham Forest, who, judging by the coaching staff's decision, currently have priority in the battle for places in the attacking line. Thus, for the Ukrainian, the match becomes a test on the bench: he can only prove himself in the event of a substitution or a turning point in the game. Nevertheless, the very fact of being named in the squad is already a signal of trust from the coaching staff. ### Context: Spurs' crisis in the new season Tottenham are approaching the game against Forest in a highly unsatisfactory state. The team sits in second-from-bottom place in the Premier League table, having lost both matches of the new season and failing to score a single goal. Such a situation, on the one hand, creates additional pressure on the team, while on the other — it increases the chances of bench players getting playing time, as the coaching staff needs to find solutions and reshuffle the balance of forces. The match will be played away, kick-off at 17:00 Kyiv time. ### Expectations and assessments Previously, Mudryk spoke enthusiastically about working with Tottenham's head coach Simone De Zerbi, which points to a positive tone in his relationship with the coaching staff. Combined with his first appearance in a squad, this allows the current stage to be viewed as a potential turning point in his London career. At the same time, experts and the Ukrainian's former coaches, in particular Myron Markevych, had previously warned that without regular playing time the winger's prospects would be in question. Thus, the match against Nottingham Forest becomes a key test: being named in the squad is a necessary but not yet sufficient condition, and the decisive factor will be whether Mudryk gets minutes on the pitch. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [It has been revealed whether Mudryk will debut for Tottenham: the Londoners announced the starting lineup against Nottingham](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/football/stalo-vidomo-chi-debyutue-mudrik-tottengem-1788616001.html) - Подтверждает попадание Мудрика в заявку, его отсутствие в стартовом составе и выход Савиньо с Мармушем с первых минут. - [Will Mudryk start from the first minute? Tottenham announced the starting lineup for the match against Nottingham](https://www.ua-football.com/foreign/england/1788613135-vyydet-li-mudrik-s-pervyh-minut-tottenhyem-obyavil-startovyy-sostav-na-match-s-nottingemom.html) - Согласуется с версией о том, что Мудрик не в старте, но в заявке на матч с «Ноттингемом». - [Myron Markevych: 'If Mudryk doesn't start playing now — it's the end of his career'](https://dynamo.kiev.ua/news/736076-miron-markevich-esli-mudrik-sejchas-ne-zaigraet-eto-konets-kareryi) - Оценочное суждение тренера, использовано как контекст; не является фактом о заявке. - [Mudryk's return: the Ukrainian could play for Tottenham as early as today](https://terrikon.com/posts/582898) - Подтверждает возможность выхода Мудрика на поле в матче за «Тоттенхэм». ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: Will Mudryk be named in Tottenham's squad for the match against Nottingham Forest? **A:** Yes, according to the club's press office, Mudryk has been named in the squad for an official Premier League match for the first time in nearly two years. ### Q: Did Mudryk start the match? **A:** No, he did not feature in the starting lineup. Other new signings — Savinho and Marmoush — came on from the first minute against Nottingham Forest. ### Q: What is Tottenham's position in the table before the match? **A:** The team is in second-from-bottom place in the Premier League table, having lost both matches of the new season and failing to score a single goal.