Dominic Solanke posts interesting social media message amid Tottenham injury rumours
Amid reports that Dominic Solanke’s injury is much worse than initially feared, the Tottenham striker has taken to social media to send what appears to be a cryptic message.
Solanke missed the majority of pre-season due to an injury, and it was thought that the striker had recovered from that problem as he came off the bench against Burnley and Man City.
However, the same ankle problem resurfaced, ruling Solanke out of the Bournemouth clash, which Tottenham lost 1-0 on Saturday.
Thomas Frank said that he is hopeful Solanke will return to action after the international break, but there have been some alarming reports about the striker’s injury over the last 48 hours.
Dominic Solanke’s cryptic message amidst serious Tottenham injury rumours
Jake Sanders of The Sun claimed a couple of days ago that Solanke’s ankle injury is much more serious than initially thought, with the journalist suggesting that the forward could spend a significant spell on the sidelines.
Some even wondered if the England international’s injury was the main reason why Tottenham signed Randal Kolo Muani on loan on transfer deadline day.
Amidst the ongoing transfer rumours, the former Bournemouth striker has taken to Instagram stories to post a picture of himself at the gym, thus putting an end to rumours that he has undergone surgery.
Some Spurs fans are underestimating Solanke
Because of Solanke’s struggles when he returned from injury during the latter part of last season, there is a sense among many pundits and even some Spurs fans that he has been a flop.
- However, the 27-year-old was flying during the first half of last season, and there are very few centre-forwards in the Premier League who are as well-rounded both on and off the ball as him
He has a lot of competition for his place in the side, given the way Richarlison has started the season and the signing of Kolo Muani, but it would not be surprising if the £65m establishes himself as Frank’s main man upfront
How Manor Solomon could dent Tottenham dreams of Champions League knockouts
Tottenham Hotspur managed to agree a loan deal for Manor Solomon on transfer deadline day, but the winger may be eager to leave Spurs with egg on their faces.
Manor Solomon has already spent most of his time as a Tottenham Hotspur player on loan at Leeds United. His absence in North London will continue as Solomon completed a loan move to Villarreal on transfer deadline day.
Spurs have been drawn to face Villarreal in the Champions League and there will already be some tension between the sides. Villarreal signed Thomas Partey this summer, and the former Arsenal midfielder will be in court the day before the match due to a rape charge (Independent).
Due to a UEFA rule, Spurs are also set for a reunion with a player who did not exactly win any popularity contests with the supporters.
Manor Solomon is eligible to play against Tottenham
Due to UEFA rules, which allow players on loan to compete against their parent club, Solomon will be able to line up against Spurs in just two weeks’ time.
The Israeli international was close to joining Crystal Palace until the Eagles pulled the plug on a move. Solomon would not have been allowed to play against Tottenham if he had moved to South London, because the rules are different in the Premier League.
The UEFA rule will actually help Tottenham because it means Randal Kolo Muani will be free to face PSG. Spurs will need all the help they can get as they take on the champions of Europe in a rematch of the UEFA Super Cup.
A former Tottenham player once haunted his parent club
Jan Vertonghen is well-loved by all those associated with Tottenham Hotspur, but his relationship with his first senior club is a little more complex. The defender was loaned out by Ajax when he was only months into his senior career.
