Thomas Frank’s Cautious Approach with Dominic Solanke

Thomas Frank’s Cautious Approach with Dominic Solanke

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank has adopted a cautious approach as he watches over Dominic Solanke’s recovery from minor ankle surgery. The 28-year-old forward, who has been an integral part of Tottenham’s squad under Frank’s leadership, is still training on his own and has not trained with the team since July.

Frank expressed optimism about Solanke’s progress during a press conference held on October 17th. He stated, “Dom’s progressing well after the surgery. (He’s) been on the pitch, actually don’t know if he was today, but definitely was the two days before that.

So, the detail is, he’s progressing and going forward.”

However, Frank emphasized his cautious stance: “I’m actually taking it a little bit day by day and week by week to see how quickly he progresses. Dom is a naturally fit player. There are some players that naturally get that fitness up to a high level. But of course, we also need to take into consideration he basically hasn’t trained with the team since July.”

Player Updates and Squad News

In other Tottenham news, Yves Bissouma suffered an ankle ligament injury while representing Mali in their World Cup qualifier match against Madagascar. The player was substituted off shortly after entering the pitch and is expected to be out for several weeks.

Randal Kolo Muani, who signed from Paris Saint-Germain on deadline day, has trained with the team for two weeks and appears to be progressing well. Frank stated, “Kolo Muani has trained now for two weeks with the team.

So that’s good. He looks better and better. He will be in contention for the squad. That’s positive.”

Upcoming Match against Aston Villa

Tottenham Hotspur is set to face Aston Villa on Sunday, providing an opportunity for Kolo Muani to make his league debut after joining the club. Thomas Frank’s side has started their new season well under his management, with Mathys Tel scoring a crucial goal in their recent away win against Leeds United.

Frank’s cautious approach towards player fitness and recovery is not unusual in football, where injuries are common and proper rehabilitation is essential for players to return at their best. This method ensures that players avoid further injuries while gradually building back their fitness levels.

The upcoming match against Aston Villa will be a significant test for Tottenham Hotspur under Frank’s new leadership. It remains to be seen how quickly Solanke can recover and contribute to the team, but his return could be crucial as Tottenham faces a tough run of fixtures ahead.