Everything we know as Dominic Solanke provides new Tottenham injury update
Dominic Solanke’s absence has been felt by Tottenham as fans eagerly await his return.
Richarlison had a strong start to the season for Tottenham, but has since entered a slump.
Meanwhile, Solanke netted 16 goals and provided eight assists for the Lilywhites last season. This consistent display is something Tottenham fans have missed as of late.
As a result, most supporters will be counting down the days until he returns to action.
Dominic Solanke confirms successful surgery on ankle injury
Solanke has been sidelined for Tottenham since Spurs’ win over Manchester City with an ankle injury.
Spurs supporters were hopeful that he wouldn’t be away for long. However, Thomas Frank later confirmed Solanke has undergone surgery to aid the recovery process on 29 September.
This came after fans were confused about Solanke’s absence from Tottenham training before their second UEFA Champions League game, where Tottenham would later draw to Bodo/Glimt.
Frank said: “Dom has got that ankle issue that’s been bothering him for a little while so now it’s time to make a minor surgery.
“It’s a small procedure, so that will mean he’s not ready for [Bodo/Glimt]. We will have more news about timeframes after the international break, but I don’t expect it to be long.”
Solanke has since provided an update of his own via his Instagram story on 1 October, where he confirmed the surgery was a success.
He said: “The last few months have been very frustrating as I’ve tried everything possible to try and push through my ankle issue before taking the option of surgery.
“None of this managed to solve the problem, so we had to go ahead with minor surgery, which I underwent this morning. It was all successful, so hopefully I’ll be back on the pitch in the very near future.”
Frank has attempted to fill the void he has left with Mathys Tel and Richarlison, but his clinical nature has been missed. As such, both fans and his teammates will be hoping he returns soon.
How long is Dominic Solanke expected to be out?
Frank was clear that Tottenham would know more about how long Solanke will be sidelined after in international break, which commences on 6 October.
There is no way to know for certain, but most individuals return to their former activities after eight to 12 weeks, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
This would see the striker sidelined until the end of November at the earliest, and may not return until mid-December at worst.
How many games could Dominic Solanke miss?
Solanke is already ruled out for Spurs’ game against Leeds and could be sidelined for up to 15 games if he returns in the middle of December.
- Solanke missed 15 games last season due to various injuries
- He was sidelined for 73 days in total
This would see him miss key matches against Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup and Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal in the Premier League.
He would also be unavailable for several Champions League fixtures, including Spurs’ confrontation against PSG at the Parc des Princes.
While it seems daunting, having a fit and healthy Solanke for the rest of the season could be worth the hassle.
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