Fresh concerns have surfaced over Dominic Solanke’s fitness, with growing doubt about whether the striker will play again this season as Tottenham Hotspur enter a decisive stage of their Premier League survival battle.
Spurs are already navigating a serious injury crisis with just four league matches remaining. Their squad has been severely stretched in recent weeks, with Xavi Simons the latest major setback after suffering an ACL injury against Wolverhampton Wanderers. He joins a long list of absentees including Cristian Romero, Ben Davies, Wilson Odobert, and Dejan Kulusevski.
Simons’ injury has ruled him out for the rest of the campaign and also ended any hopes of a World Cup appearance this summer, underlining the severity of Tottenham’s ongoing fitness problems. However, he was not the only player to leave that match injured.
Dominic Solanke also picked up a knock, and initial optimism from the club has now been tempered by more concerning reports.
Early scans raise serious doubts over Solanke’s return
While Roberto De Zerbi had previously offered a cautiously positive assessment of the forward’s condition, new information suggests the situation may be more serious than first thought.
Reports indicate that early scans point to a suspected Grade Two hamstring injury. This type of injury typically requires a recovery period of around three to eight weeks, which could potentially rule Solanke out for the remainder of the season.
There is also concern that, depending on recovery timelines, the striker could face a race against time for summer international commitments.
However, Tottenham have not officially confirmed the diagnosis, and the situation remains subject to further medical evaluation. Fans will be closely watching De Zerbi’s upcoming press conference ahead of the clash with Aston Villa for clearer updates.
Richarlison set for key role as Spurs reshuffle attack
Should Solanke be sidelined for an extended spell, Tottenham will be forced to rely heavily on their remaining attacking options.
Richarlison, who replaced Solanke during the Wolves match, made an immediate impact by assisting the opening goal, offering a reminder of his ability to influence games despite an inconsistent season.
De Zerbi is now expected to turn to the Brazilian forward to lead the line during the final stretch of the campaign. However, concerns remain over his own fitness record, raising questions about whether he can withstand the physical demands of a congested run-in.
With Spurs’ survival hopes hanging in the balance, the availability of key attackers like Richarlison could prove decisive in determining how the season concludes.
