Big Ange delivers welcome injury boost for Tottenham ahead of crucial run-in

Ange Postecoglou provides positive Tottenham injury update involving Dominic Solanke

Tottenham Hotspur may be closing in on Europa League glory, but their domestic campaign has been anything but encouraging. Currently languishing in 16th place in the Premier League and already out of both domestic cup competitions, the Lilywhites have endured a season to forget. However, ahead of the second leg of their Europa League semi-final, manager Ange Postecoglou has delivered a welcome boost, confirming that one of his key players is expected to be fit in time for the crucial trip to Norway.

Tottenham captain Heung-min Son has been sidelined in recent weeks due to a foot injury, joining Radu Dragusin, who remains out with a long-term issue. Just before the first leg of the Europa League semi-final against Bodo/Glimt, promising youngster Lucas Bergvall also suffered a setback that prematurely ended his season.

In Thursday’s 3-1 victory, both James Maddison and Dominic Solanke were forced off with injuries, and neither featured in the squad for Sunday’s draw at the London Stadium. While Maddison has now been ruled out for the remainder of the campaign, manager Ange Postecoglou has delivered a positive update on Solanke’s condition.

Ange provides some good news, finally

Due to a string of untimely injuries, Tottenham were forced to start an out-of-form Richarlison as the number nine against West Ham, with the Brazilian lasting 68 minutes before being replaced. Mathys Tel then led the line for the remainder of the match. However, Spurs may not have to depend on either of them in Norway. Speaking in his post-match press conference, as relayed by Football.London, Ange Postecoglou delivered a promising update on Dominic Solanke’s fitness, indicating the striker could return just in time for the crucial Europa League semi-final second leg.

The Gaffer speaking in the PG presser against West Ham, updated on Solanke

“Dom’s improving. We obviously left him out today but the medical team are pretty confident he should be right for Thursday.”

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Tottenham continue to monitor their captain’s recovery closely, with Heung-min Son now back in outdoor training as he steps up his return from a foot injury. Ange Postecoglou has not ruled out the South Korean’s involvement in the second leg against Bodo/Glimt, offering a glimmer of hope at a crucial time. With Dominic Solanke also on course to make his comeback, the tide could be turning for Spurs, reminding everyone just how dangerous this team can be when close to full strength.