Dominic Solanke drops Tottenham injury hint after Kolo Muani signing
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Spurs striker Dominic Solanke was absent from the squad that was defeated by AFC Bournemouth last weekend.
Tottenham Hotspur striker Dominic Solanke was busy in the gym on Deadline Day, working to get back to full fitness as the club signed a new talisman to provide competition for the starting berth.
Solanke missed the majority of pre-season preparations with an injury and has had his playing time carefully managed by Thomas Frank so far this term. The striker came off the bench in the opening two Premier League fixtures but was then absent from the matchday squad to take on AFC Bournemouth at the weekend.
The 27-year-old has frequently had injury worries and Spurs worked to bring in Paris Saint-Germain star Randal Kolo Muani on Deadline Day to help them out up front. The 26-year-old arrives on a season long loan deal.
Dominic Solanke injury update
Not only does Solanke now have to overcome his injury and oust Richarlison from the starting XI, but he must also compete with the French international. Speaking about Solanke’s injury at the weekend, Frank said: "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."
Solanke could therefore return to take on West Ham at the London Stadium on September 13. In a photo uploaded on social media platform Instagram on Monday, Solanke shared an image of himself leaning on a squat rack, which Football.London suggesting that the injury is therefore not serious if he is weight bearing.
Spurs sign Randal Kolo Muani
Kolo Muani, who spent the back end of last year on loan at Juventus and scored 10 goals for the Serie A giants, shared his excitement to be at Tottenham Hotspur when confirmed as a signing on the club website.
He said: "I'm really happy and very proud to be at such a great club. I can’t wait to meet my team-mates, all the fans and to get out on the pitch. I know what the coach expects from me. I will fight hard for the shirt, the Club and the fans. I will give everything for this team."
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