Tottenham fans will dream of Harry Kane repeat after what's planned for Randal Kolo Muani vs Arsenal
Randal Kolo Muani has trained in a specifically fitted mask before Tottenham face Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.
Kolo Muani was substituted with a jaw injury during Spurs' 2-2 draw against Manchester United before the November international break.
It was initially believed that Tottenham would see Kolo Muani sidelined for an extended period of time.
However, the French international has now trained with a fitted mask as Spurs assess whether he'll be fit to feature in the North London derby, according to The Telegraph on 20 November.
The medics did not give a specific timescale on the duration of his injury and it remains to be seen whether he'll receive minutes against the Gunners.
Randal Kolo Muani following in Harry Kane's footsteps
Tottenham fans will remember that Harry Kane wore a mask after breaking his nose and netting a sensational winning goal against Arsenal in 2016.
The goal sparked an iconic moment where the England captain tore his mask off in celebration.
The former Spurs star departed North London in 2023 for Bayern Munich in search of winning silverware.
Tottenham have since lifted the Europa League, while the England international went on to win the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich.
Kane has recently been linked with a return to Tottenham, but it remains to be seen whether a deal will be struck this summer.
In the meantime, Tottenham fans will both dream and hope of a Kane repeat if a masked Kolo Muani steps onto the pitch against Arsenal.
Tottenham handed welcome boost vs Arsenal
Tottenham's odds of a win against Arsenal would increase dramatically if Kolo Muani is named in Thomas Frank's squad.
The forward has struggled to find his scoring boots this season:
- He has yet to net his first goal for Spurs
- He failed to register a single shot on goal during his first three games
However, Kolo Muani's sheer presence has allowed his teammates to get into games.
His link-up and hold-up play is excellent, and his movement has created sufficient space in and around the penalty area.
Therefore, what he lacks in goals he makes up for in movement. And who knows? Perhaps he'll net his first Spurs goal against their bitter rivals on Sunday. That would certainly be poetic.
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