(Credit: Manh Tung; Imago)
(Credit: Manh Tung; Imago)

Thomas Frank shares Randal Kolo Muani update as key Tottenham ace out of Villarreal game

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Tottenham will be to build on their impressive start to the season when they face Villarreal in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Thomas Frank's side dismantled West Ham 3-0 in the Premier League to make it three wins from four.

Now, Spurs will want to make inroads in the Champions League, with the Yellow Submarine their first opponent in the competition.

Speaking ahead of the clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Frank provided some significant team news involving Randal Kolo Muani.

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank smiles in front of a dark background.
Frank has been praised for the work he has done in North London (Credit: Imago)

Thomas Frank confirms Randal Kolo Muani to play vs Villarreal

Spurs have been handed a favourable Champions League draw, with PSG and Borussia Dortmund the two standout opponents.

Despite a surprise loss to Bournemouth, the Lilywhites can be pleased with the start they have made after defeating Burnley, Man City, and the Hammers.

As for Villarreal, they have also started the campaign in fine fettle, with two wins from four, including a 5-0 win over Girona.

  • Villarreal have defeated Real Oviedo and Girona, scoring seven goals
  • They drew 1-1 away from home with Celta Vigo
  • Atletico Madrid inflicted a 2-0 defeat on the Yellow Submarine

Many Tottenham supporters will have been wondering if Kolo Muani would make his debut for the North London club, and Frank has now spoken.

"Randal Kolo Muani, he's ready. How many minutes? They can always play more minutes than we think," Frank said during his pre-match press conference.

"And, of course, if we needed him to play, he could play 90 minutes, but can he play at the intensity, at the level we want? But, he's ready and he's involved tomorrow, so that's the most important thing."

Tottenham target Randal Kolo Muani smiles while wearing a white top
The France international is set for his debut (Credit: Imago)

Thomas Frank confirms Dominic Solanke injury for Tottenham

Solanke has been absent through injury, and as expected, Frank confirmed that the striker will not feature against Villarreal.

"For Dom, he's taking steps in the right direction, so that's positive. As you saw that he's not ready to be involved tomorrow."

The 28-year-old did feature in the UEFA Super Cup and the opening two days of the Premier League campaign as a substitute.

However, Tottenham fans will have to wait to see him in action as he continues to recover from injury.

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