Tottenham, prematurely eliminated from the FA Cup under the eyes of Radu Drăgușin » The Romanian international, unused reserve in the possible last match for Spurs
Article by Adrian Duţă, Dragoș Petrescu – Published Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9:42 p.m. / Updated Saturday, January 10, 2026 9:43 p.m.
With Radu Dragusin only on the reserve bank, Tottenham lost at home with Aston Villascore 1-2, in round #3 of the FA Cup. Thus, Thomas Frank's band was eliminated from the competition.
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FINAL » Tottenham – Aston Villa 1-2
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They scored: W. Odobert (54') / E. Buendia (22'), M. Rogers (45+3');
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The 31st minute: Richarlison suffered a serious injury and, as with Kamara, the Brazilian had to leave the field. Randal Kolo Muani took his place;
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Minute 9: Boubacar Kamara was injured following a duel with Joao Palhinha and could not continue the game. Youri Tielemans replaced the Frenchman;
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Before kick-off, a moment of silence was held in memory of Martin Chivers (1945-2026) and Terry Yorath (1950-2026), former Spurs footballers from the 70s, who died at the ages of 80 and 75 respectively;
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For both teams it is the first match in the current edition of the FA Cup.
Tottenham – Aston Villa » Starting teams:
TOTTENHAM (4-2-3-1): Vicario – Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Davies – Palhinha, Gray – Odobert, Simons, Richarlison – Tel
reserves: Kinsky – Byfield, DrăguşinKolo Muani, Scarlett, Solanke, Spence, Udogie, Williams-Barnett
Coach: Thomas Frank
ASTON VILLA (4-2-3-1): Bizot – Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen – Bogarde, Kamara – McGinn, Rogers, Buendia – Malen
reserves: Wright – Digne, Garcia, Hemmings, Lindelof, Mings, Sancho, Tielemans, Watkins
Coach: Unai Emery
Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London)
Referee: Craig Pawson
Radu Drăgușin could leave for Rome after the match with Aston Villa
Two years after arriving at Tottenham, Radu Drăgușin could return to Serie A, where he is wanted by AS Roma.
Contacted by GSP.ro, Florin Manea, Drăgușin's manager, said: “Radu is a gladiator, and the gladiators feel good in Rome. Fiorentina? With all due respect, it would not be a suitable move for him. Drăgușin costs 25 million euros.”
“I expect Tottenham to give a positive response to AS Roma to get things moving. There are a few offers, but Italy remains special for Radu and he has done very well in Serie A,” Florin Manea also declared, on the show “FantaMercato”.
