Tottenham Hotspur entered the new campaign with hopes of putting last season’s injury woes behind them, but those challenges have unfortunately continued, impacting key players early on.
A major concern for Spurs is the fitness of their high-profile summer signing, Dominic Solanke. The striker, who joined from Bournemouth in a deal that could reach £65 million with bonuses, remains doubtful for the upcoming weekend match.
Tottenham correspondent Paul O Keefe shared an update on his social media, noting that Solanke’s availability is still uncertain, while other number 9 Richarlison is also being monitored after experiencing discomfort during training.
However, he provided a positive update on Micky van de Ven, claiming that the centre-back is expected to be ready for selection after dealing with a minor issue, which will be a relief for manager Ange Postecoglou.
Solanke remains doubtful for the weekend and Richarlison felt something and was struggling so also being assessed. VDV currently expected to be available for selection.
— Paul O Keefe (@pokeefe1) August 30, 2024
Despite Solanke’s absence, Tottenham delivered a dominant 4-0 victory over Everton in their second league match. In that game, Dejan Kulusevski filled in effectively, with club captain Heung-min Son taking on the centre-forward role.
Additionally, Rodrigo Bentancur suffered a head injury in the season opener against Leicester City, a match that ended in a 1-1 draw. The midfielder had to be stretchered off and was replaced by 18-year-old Archie Gray, who made his debut for the club.
As the season unfolds, Tottenham will be keen to avoid a repeat of last year’s injury troubles, aiming to keep their squad fit and focused on achieving their goals without the disruptions of key player absences.
