Tottenham Hotspur have concerns over the fitness of two forwards ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with Bodo/Glimt.
The squad trained on Monday on the eve of the match in Norway, but neither Dominic Solanke nor Randal Kolo Muani were involved in the session. Solanke last featured for Spurs in August’s win over Manchester City. The striker appeared close to a return after resuming training last week, but he was not seen with the main group at Hotspur Way.
Speaking about Solanke’s setback, new Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank admitted the injury has been tricky to manage. “I think sometimes, let’s say you have got a calf sprain or hamstring or even ACL, it is very simple, very easy to deal with,” he said of the ankle problem.
“Sometimes it is just a little bit more tricky. So this is a little bit more tricky without being a problem. I expect Dom back as soon as possible.”
Frustration over Solanke’s continued absence has been compounded by the loss of Kolo Muani, who joined the club on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer. Frank confirmed that the France international has a “minor” injury — described as a dead leg — which was enough to keep him out of Monday’s session.
Kolo Muani has made just one appearance for Spurs so far, coming off the bench for the final 13 minutes of the 1-0 win over Villarreal in the opening round of the Champions League group stage.
It means Richarlison is expected to continue leading the line for Spurs, who are already without attacking midfielders Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison due to long-term injuries.
Frank was at least boosted by the return to training of veteran defender Ben Davies, while Kota Takai also took part after recovering from a plantar fascia issue. Yves Bissouma was involved too following a recent knee problem.
