Tottenham star Dominic Solanke breaks silence on injury speculation after huge decision

Dominic Solanke has sent a message on social media after being left out of Tottenham's matchday squad to face his former club Bournemouth with plenty of injury speculation following that.

The 27-year-old has been carefully managed during the first few games of the 2025/26 season, after missing the majority of pre-season with an injury. The form of Richarlison has helped his absence become less noticeable, but Spurs certainly could have done with their club-record signing on Saturday afternoon.

"He has got a minor issue with his ankle," Frank admitted after his team selection to take on the Cherries showed Solanke was missing. "That's been a little bit grumbling also in the pre-season. It's just too much for this game and, now, we have international break so hopefully he can be ready after that."

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In the following 48 hours, a number of injury verdicts have been shared - with some suggesting that Solanke may require surgery. It has been claimed elsewhere, however, that he has had an injection to settle down the issue, but the expectation is he will not be out for a lengthy period.

Despite that, the Lilywhites have added a new versatile forward to their ranks with Randal Kolo Muani joining on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain.

A second signing in attack was considered by Spurs, but another significant deadline day deal hasn't been agreed. Exits have been sanctioned, however, with it looking as though Manor Solomon will join Crystal Palace while Bryan Gil is heading back to Girona.

While transfer news has been the focus today, Solanke has delivered a subtle update, via Instagram, on the injury that has been plaguing him for a month.

The photo shows Solanke in the Hotspur Way gym leaning on a bar that has been placed on a squat rack. It is likely he is doing an overhead shoulder press or squats which suggests, as he can weight bear, the injury is not too serious.

Kolo Muani, who is predominantly a centre-forward, being signed does however suggest there are concerns over his fitness. With that being said, Richarlison has also been plagued by muscle issues - which is likely another reason for the loan deal being sanctioned.

The Frenchman, 26, can also provide adequate cover off the left with Champions League experience and depth in attack somewhat of a necessity for Frank.

Kolo Muani looked set to re-join Juventus after a successful six-month loan spell earlier this year in which he scored 10 goals scored across 22 appearances. He has played 23 games in the Champions League and has found the back of the net 73 times at senior level.