{"id":192302,"date":"2025-09-01T20:13:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T20:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/192302\/"},"modified":"2025-09-01T20:13:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T20:13:31","slug":"spurs-suffer-new-injury-concern-with-forward-ruled-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/192302\/","title":{"rendered":"Spurs Suffer New Injury Concern With Forward Ruled Out"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fresh concerns emerge as Tottenham hit early-season wall<\/p>\n

Tottenham\u2019s early momentum under Thomas Frank has stumbled at the first real hurdle. After dispatching Burnley and Manchester City in impressive fashion, Spurs delivered what many supporters might already consider a nadir under the new head coach: a subdued 1-0 home defeat to Bournemouth that flattered the hosts.<\/p>\n

While the defeat marked their first of the campaign, the deeper concern lies in the growing list of unavailable players. Fitness issues continue to dominate Frank\u2019s early tenure, with several senior figures sidelined.<\/p>\n

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Even the rare positive of Destiny Udogie\u2019s return was overshadowed by the absence of Dominic Solanke, who was expected to lead the line. Tottenham must now navigate the international break without clarity on multiple key players, with West Ham awaiting when domestic action resumes.<\/p>\n

Solanke absence raises new questions for Spurs<\/p>\n

Dominic Solanke was a surprise omission from the squad against Bournemouth, with Manor Solomon named on the bench in his place. Frank later confirmed the issue was related to an ankle problem.<\/p>\n

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\u201cYeah, got a minor issue with his ankle. That\u2019s been a little bit grumbling also in the pre-season,\u201d the manager explained. \u201cIt\u2019s just too much for this game and now we have international break so hopefully he can be ready after that.\u201d<\/p>\n

The striker\u2019s unavailability felt critical given Spurs\u2019 reduced attacking depth. With no clear timeline for his return beyond the hope of featuring after the break, the situation remains another new injury concern.<\/p>\n

Potential return date: September 13, 2025 vs West Ham (A)<\/p>\n

Bissouma and Kulusevski extend midfield worries<\/p>\n

Yves Bissouma\u2019s season has yet to start. Initially omitted from the UEFA Super Cup squad due to disciplinary reasons, he was then ruled out of the Burnley opener following a training injury.<\/p>\n

Frank offered little detail: \u201cUnfortunately he got injured in training yesterday so very unfortunate. An injury we look into how much it is.\u201d Before the City match, his update was brief: \u201cBiss will miss this game.\u201d<\/p>\n

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A precise return date has yet to be offered, deepening the concern around his fitness.<\/p>\n

Potential return date: Unknown<\/p>\n

Dejan Kulusevski, meanwhile, represents one of the most prolonged absences in the squad. Sidelined since undergoing knee surgery in May, the Sweden international has not featured since the final stretch of last season.<\/p>\n

Frank addressed his condition ahead of the City fixture: \u201cNo Kulusevski, he\u2019s out. That\u2019s a longer one, I don\u2019t want to put a timeframe on it.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Reports suggest a return in early 2026 may be optimistic, with no structured rehab timeline confirmed publicly.<\/p>\n

Potential return date: Early 2026<\/p>\n

Long-term recoveries add to squad instability<\/p>\n

James Maddison\u2019s absence is arguably the most damaging from a creative standpoint. Having ruptured his ACL during a pre-season clash with Newcastle, the midfielder has undergone surgery and is set for an extended spell out.<\/p>\n

The club released a statement confirming the procedure: \u201cHis surgery will take place in the coming days and, following that, James will then begin his rehabilitation with our medical team. Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur wishes James a full and speedy recovery. We will be supporting him every step of the way.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Maddison is not expected to return until spring at the earliest.<\/p>\n

Potential return date: April 2026<\/p>\n

Radu Dragusin offers a slightly more encouraging update. Having suffered an ACL injury in February, he is progressing well and may rejoin team training during the international break.<\/p>\n

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\u201cDragusin is on the way back and he\u2019s been running for a while,\u201d Frank said. \u201cI think he should join the team in a week\u2019s time, 10 days\u2019 time, I think that\u2019s the thing, so that\u2019s positive, but of course it is an ACL. I\u2019m always a little bit more, not worried, but just aware that it takes time.\u201d<\/p>\n

New faces, same problems<\/p>\n

Kota Takai, a summer arrival, has yet to make his debut due to a plantar fascia problem that curtailed his pre-season involvement.<\/p>\n

Frank said: \u201cKota got a plantar fascia injury, unfortunately we don\u2019t know the scale of it \u2013 weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n

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There has been no further update, making his timeline another unknown.<\/p>\n

Potential return date: Unknown<\/p>\n

Bryan Gil, who returned from a loan spell at Girona, remains sidelined following surgery on a knee ligament injury that cut short his time in Spain. He continues to rehabilitate at Hotspur Way.<\/p>\n

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