September 15th 2024.
As the highly anticipated north London derby approaches, Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is still searching for his first win in the rival match. However, things may be looking up for the team as Richarlison dropped a hint on Instagram that Dominic Solanke may be returning to the lineup against Arsenal on Sunday.
Solanke, who joined Tottenham this summer for a whopping £65m from Bournemouth, has been sidelined due to an ankle injury. He made his debut on the opening day of the season against Leicester, but has not been seen on the pitch since. But with the derby looming, the England international is eager to make his return and Richarlison seems to have a prediction for him.
On Saturday, Solanke celebrated his 27th birthday and took to Instagram to express his gratitude for another year. In response, Richarlison commented that he believes Son Heung-min will provide an assist for Solanke in the upcoming match, saying, "Sonny will give you a gift tomorrow bro."
Postecoglou also provided an update on Solanke's fitness in his pre-match press conference on Friday. While he confirmed that defender Micky van de Ven was ready to return from injury, he was not as clear about Solanke's status. The Australian manager stated that Solanke has been improving and has trained with the team in the latter half of the week. However, he also mentioned that they still have two days of training left before the match and are hoping for Solanke's availability.
In addition to Solanke, there is also some concern over midfielder Yves Bissouma. The player recently returned from international duty with a minor injury, and Postecoglou stated that they will be monitoring him closely over the next couple of days to see how it progresses. The manager reassured that it is not a serious issue, but Bissouma is receiving treatment and they will make a decision based on his recovery.
The only other injury concern for Tottenham is Richarlison, who is currently sidelined due to an unspecified injury picked up in training. As the team prepares for the highly anticipated derby, fans are eagerly awaiting the return of Solanke, and hoping for a successful outcome against their fierce rivals. Stay tuned for more updates on the team and the match.
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