Dominic Solanke has delivered a personal message to Tottenham fans, sharing an update on his recovery after a difficult start to the new season.
It is only the second season for Dominic Solanke at Tottenham Hotspur, and while he enjoyed a decent first year, scoring 16 goals and providing eight assists in all competitions, his second campaign has not begun smoothly.
The Tottenham number nine has been managing an ankle problem that has sidelined him since pre-season. Although he has featured sparingly, having played just 49 minutes of football so far this term.
Thomas Frank has maintained a positive outlook on the forward’s situation, yet Solanke is still waiting for his first start of the season and has not been included in the matchday squad since the second gameweek.
Dominic Solanke shares injury update with Tottenham fans
Solanke has now taken to social media to break his silence on his recovery and reassure Tottenham supporters after what has been a frustrating few weeks.
In a post, the striker admitted that the process has been mentally challenging and revealed that despite his efforts to manage the issue, surgery was the only way forward.
He explained, via his official Instagram account: “Hi everyone, quick update about my current situation. The last few months have been very frustrating as I have tried everything possible to try and push through my ankle issue before taking the option of surgery.
“None of this managed to solve the problem, so we had to go ahead with minor surgery which I underwent this morning. It was all successful so hopefully I will be back on the pitch in the very near future! Thank you for all your love and messages.”
Spurs are missing Solanke’s presence up front
Thomas Frank has had to cope with Solanke’s absence by relying on Richarlison, who has so far managed to stay fit this season despite his poor injury record in previous campaigns.
The Brazil international has enjoyed a solid start, registering four goals in all competitions, but there is little doubt that Solanke’s hold-up play and physical presence would have offered the side another dimension in attack.
With Spurs preparing to face Leeds before the international break, the hope among supporters will be that Solanke can return to full training and make his way back onto the pitch once the Premier League resumes.