Tottenham Hotspur will be missing Dominic Solanke for their Premier League showdown against Everton on Sunday, dealing a significant blow to Ange Postecoglou’s squad. The 27-year-old striker, who joined Spurs from Bournemouth last summer in a £65 million deal, has been sidelined with a muscular injury, as reported by MailOnline.
Solanke, with seven Premier League goals this season, has been a crucial part of Tottenham’s attack. However, concerns are mounting that his absence might extend beyond this weekend, with key fixtures against Hoffenheim in the Europa League and Leicester City in the Premier League looming.
The injury adds to a growing list of problems for Postecoglou, who is already managing without seven first-team players. Additionally, doubts persist over the availability of Brennan Johnson and Yves Bissouma.
Richarlison, who recently returned from a two-month injury hiatus, is expected to fill the void left by Solanke. The Brazilian made his comeback during Tottenham’s 2-1 loss to Arsenal earlier this week and could take on a larger role in Sunday’s match at Goodison Park.
Speaking about Richarlison’s return, Postecoglou expressed optimism about the forward’s readiness. “We’ve been very cautious in bringing him back,” Postecoglou noted. “He’s been ready for a couple of weeks, but we wanted to ensure he was fully prepared. His performance against Arsenal showed his quality.”
Postecoglou also emphasized Richarlison’s leadership qualities on the pitch. “If we can keep him fit, he’ll undoubtedly play a pivotal role for us. He’s gaining confidence in his body, and Everton will be an excellent opportunity for him to get more minutes.”
As Tottenham grapple with an injury crisis, the club will look to maintain momentum in their quest for European qualification, despite the mounting challenges.