Tottenham Hotspur is facing a series of injury concerns as they prepare for their upcoming clash against Newcastle United. Injuries to key players like Dominic Solanke, Destiny Udogie, and Rodrigo Bentancur are causing headaches for manager Ange Postecoglou as he navigates through the challenges of the Premier League season.
Solanke, the striker for Tottenham, picked up an ankle injury during a recent match against Leicester, which forced him to miss the victory over Everton. While Postecoglou remains cautiously optimistic about the severity of the injury, he has indicated that Solanke is unlikely to return before the international break. Tottenham fans will be hopeful that Solanke can make his comeback for the upcoming game against Newcastle on September 1.
Defender Destiny Udogie was another casualty in the match against Everton, as he had to be substituted due to muscle fatigue. Postecoglou has mentioned that Udogie has been experiencing tiredness in both his hamstrings and calves, but the coaching staff is closely monitoring his condition. Despite these concerns, Udogie is expected to recover in time for the Newcastle game.
Midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur missed the Everton game due to a concussion he suffered during the Leicester match. Postecoglou has provided assurance that Bentancur is conscious and communicating, and is responding well to initial tests. The midfielder is currently going through concussion protocols and is expected to return to the squad for the upcoming game against Newcastle.
In addition to these key players, goalkeeper Fraser Forster is back in training and aiming for a return to the matchday squad before the end of the month. Young striker Will Lankshear, however, remains sidelined with a hamstring injury and is expected to be out for a few weeks.
As Tottenham faces this wave of injuries, managing the players‘ recovery will be crucial for their success in the upcoming matches. The hope is that Solanke, Udogie, Bentancur, Forster, and Lankshear can make timely returns to help Tottenham maintain their strong start to the season. With careful management and a bit of luck, Tottenham Hotspur will hopefully overcome these injury setbacks and continue their impressive form on the pitch.