Dominic Solanke caught in yet another new Tottenham injury worry
Tottenham have a new headache as Dominic Solanke was caught in a new injury blow during their UEFA Europa League clash with Bodo/Glimt on Thursday.
Spurs are on course to qualify for the Europa League final, as they maintain their two-goal lead against Bodo/Glimt halfway into the second leg on 8 May.
Ange Postecoglou will be hopeful that his side can avoid any late twists to maintain their lead and keep his hopes of delivering a trophy in his second season in North London alive.
However, the Greek-Australian tactician will be concerned about Solanke, who has struggled with injury problems this season.
Postecoglou has Solanke headache
Postecoglou drafted Solanke straight back into the starting line-up for the Europa League showdown after he was nowhere to be seen for the 1-1 draw against West Ham United on Sunday (4 May).
It appears the Englishman may not have regained full fitness, as he was seen limping towards the end of the first half of the game in Norway.
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Paul Robinson was quick to pick up on Solanke’s issue, pointing out that the striker has not been ‘moving as freely as he was’.
The BBC pundit admitted that there were concerns about the former Bournemouth ace’s fitness ahead of the game, raising further problems for Spurs.
“We just saw Dominic Solanke limping and he’s not moving as freely as he was”, Robinson said on BBC Radio 5 Live, as quoted on BBC’s live blog (8 May, 8:44 pm).
“We weren’t sure how fit he was before this game, and it’s one to keep an eye on.”
Solanke continues for Tottenham
However, it is worth noting that Solanke came out to play as the second half of the game kicked off.
Spurs are placing all their eggs in one basket after being stuck in 16th place in the Premier League with three games left.
Postecoglou’s hopes of attaining success this season rely on the Europa League, and that is why he appears willing to risk the likes of Solanke despite question marks around his fitness.
There is no doubt that Solanke will also be keen to help Tottenham in their bid to win the Europa League this season.
However, the North London giants risk having to play without the centre-forward for the rest of the season if his injury gets worse.