Tottenham Hotspur’s season has been marred by a series of injuries, and the latest blow comes in the form of a knee injury to striker Dominic Solanke.
The forward, who had been showing promise in his recent appearances for the club, was forced to miss Spurs' 3-2 loss to Everton last Sunday.
Now, with a significant spell on the sidelines ahead of him, the club must adjust their plans accordingly.
Dominic Solanke's injury update
After Tottenham’s 3-2 Europa League victory over Hoffenheim, manager Ange Postecoglou provided an update on Solanke’s injury.
According to Football London, the Spurs boss confirmed that the 25-year-old will be sidelined for approximately six weeks after twisting his knee during a training session.
Solanke had been attempting a shot on goal when the injury occurred, and Postecoglou described it as an unfortunate and unexpected incident.
"With Dom (Solanke) the information now is around the six week mark with him," he said. "No surgery but we're looking around six weeks. It might be quicker but we'll see."
This timeline places Solanke out of action for a significant portion of Tottenham’s upcoming fixtures, including key Premier League and European matchups.
Impact and team adjustments
Solanke’s absence presents a challenge for Postecoglou, who has already had to contend with injuries to other key players this season.
While Postecoglou expressed hope that the injury wasn’t too severe, it’s clear that the Spurs manager will need to reshuffle his attacking options in the coming weeks.
Speaking to SPURSPLAY on Sunday, Postecoglou reflected on the nature of the injury: "It was just one of those things.
"It wasn't like it was even a challenge. It was just him trying to shoot and twisting his knee. It's just one of those things that, unfortunately, we're going through at the moment."
Despite this setback, Tottenham will be hoping that their other attacking players can step up and maintain momentum while Solanke recovers.
The forward's injury comes at a time when Spurs are already struggling with form, and losing a player of Solanke's calibre for an extended period could prove costly.
However, with a mix of squad depth and tactical flexibility, Postecoglou will be looking for ways to keep Tottenham competitive during this difficult patch.
The next few weeks will be crucial for Tottenham as they look to maintain their position in both domestic and European competitions.
With Solanke sidelined, all eyes will be on how Postecoglou adapts and whether other players can fill the void left by the striker.