- Ange Postecoglou gives an update on Dominique Solanke’s knee injury
- The 27-year-old England international is now set for a spell on the sidelines
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Ange Postecoglou Dominic gave an update on Solanke’s condition after his recent injury.
After developing a knee problem in training TottenhamHis £65 million summer signing missed the defeat against the club Everton last weekend
The England international was also not included in the matchday squad as Spurs secured three points against Hoffenheim. Europa League Thursday
Solank’s absence sparked fears he could be the latest casualty in an already injury-hit campaign for Postecoglou in his second season in north London.
Speaking after Thursday’s clash, the Australian admitted he will be without the striker for the coming weeks.
He said: ‘All the information we are now looking for is around the six week mark.’
Dominic Solanke out for six weeks with knee problem, Ange Postecoglou confirms
The news comes as the latest blow to the Tottenham boss, who has had several top stars injured
Solanke has scored seven Premier League goals since joining Spurs from Bournemouth
Recent speculation would see Solanke miss the club’s final group stage game in Europe against Swedish side Elfsborg next week.
Solanke will also be unavailable for selection as Spurs look to defend their one-goal lead against Liverpool in the second leg of their EFL Cup semi-final on February 6.
It will come as a significant blow that Spurs are already without a number of key stars due to injury, including Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven and Christian Romero.
Solanke is currently Spurs’ second top scorer in his first campaign at the club.
The 27-year-old has scored 10 goals and registered six assists in 29 appearances.
