Good morning, Spurs fans—fitzie is back in the building! Before we dive into today's Hoddle, a huge shout-out to Menno and Matty for holding down the fort while I was away. I'll be updating the Track of the Day playlist soon, so stay tuned.

We're kicking things off with a fan favorite: Trending Up / Trending Down. It's your hoddler-in-chief's take on all things Tottenham—who's on the rise and who's sliding. Let's get into it.

Trending Up

Antonin Kinsky: Remember when Kinsky was in the "Trending Down" column after that nightmare against Atletico Madrid? I thought his Spurs career was done. But he's bounced back in a big way, stepping up admirably while filling in for Guglielmo Vicario. Talk about a comeback story.

Connor Gallagher: His contract might still raise eyebrows, but since Roberto De Zerbi took over, Gallagher's been turning heads for all the right reasons. He sealed his spot in the "Up" column with a goal this past weekend—proof that form can trump fees.

Kevin Danso: "Big K" has been a rock at center-back in recent weeks. Honestly? I don't miss Cristian Romero as much as I thought I would. Danso's solid, unspectacular displays are exactly what the defense needed.

Roberto De Zerbi: He's done what Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor couldn't in 2026—get a Spurs win. Two straight victories, six points from the last seven available, and a massive boost before three crucial games. Can he keep this momentum rolling?

Trending Down

Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke: Both players land here because of recent injuries. Simons is done for the season, and Solanke looks likely to miss the remaining fixtures. We'll know more this week, but it's a tough blow for the squad.

Players to Fill the Bench: With Simons and Solanke sidelined, the bench is looking thin. The list of available players has shrunk so much that even James Maddison—still injured—has been... well, you get the picture. The vibes aren't great, and depth is a real concern right now.