Bodo/Glimt vs Tottenham early injury news as 9 ruled out and 3 doubts for Champions League clash
A look at the early injury news surrounding Bodo/Glimt and Tottenham as they prepare to face off in the Champions League.
Tottenham are back in Champions League action on Tuesday night when they face Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt in a bid to make it two wins from two. Spurs narrowly defeated Villarreal in their opener and have the opportunity to get off to a strong start, but it won’t be easy in Norway.
Having said that, Spurs will be thankful this game did not come further down the line when the weather gets particularly cold in Norway. Bodo/Glimt drew their Champions League opener with Slavia Praha and are currently second in the Norwegian league. Here we round up the latest injury news going into this one.
Ola Brynhildsen - Out
Brynhildsen has a knee injury that is expected to keep him out until some time in October.
Ulrik Saltnes - Doubt
Goalkeeper Saltnes has been absent with illness recently and will be a doubt here, though he should have a chance of returning.
Ole Didrik Blomberg - Out
Blomberg has a hamstring injury that will keep him sidelined until some time in October.
Isak Maatta - Out
Mattaa suffered a dislocated shoulder back in August and is said to be out until October.
Dejan Kulusevski - Out
Kulusevsk is is going to remain out until late November. Frank said last week: “He's a key, key player for us. Instead of putting an exact month on [his return]. I just want him back as quick as possible. I know the medical team and Dejan are working very hard on that... It's not tomorrow, hopefully not too far away.”
Yves Bissouma - Out
Frank said last week: “I think, to be fair, he has just started to run outside, so he is not part of the group. That I actually don't know [when he will return]. Of course, I know [about his recovery], but his return is further down the line.”
Would not be involved if fit as is not part of the Champions League squad.
Kota Takai - Out
Takai returned to training last week but is not part of the Champions League squad.
Dominic Solanke - Out
Solanke is going to be out until early October. Frank has said: “His ankle injury has been a little tricky - it's nothing big. We're relatively positive he will be back quickly. It's not perfect, but we're going forward in the right direction. He wasn't [training] on the grass today, but he has been during the week.”
Ben Davies - Doubt
Davies did not return as hoped over the weekend and he will remain a doubt here, but the Welshman could return in some capacity.
Kolo Randal Muani - Doubt
Frank said late last week: “Kolo Muani's dead leg is dragging on, he'll be a few more days, and he's not available.” He might have an outside chance of returning here.
Radu Dragusin - Out
It looks like Dragusin will be back in late October. Frank said last week in a fresh update: “He's progressing well. He's been on the grass for three weeks and is progressing as well as it should. We all know coming back from an ACL is a long one - he's on track - but it will be a few weeks before he's able to be involved.”
Also not included in Champions League squad. Under UEFA rules, he may be added down the line if another player gets injured and is expected to be out for 60 days or more.
James Maddison - Out
Maddison ruptured his ACL during a pre-season clash with Newcastle United and will much of the season.
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