The 12 fixtures Randal Kolo Muani is now expected to sit out after Tottenham’s latest injury setback
Randal Kolo Muani had only recently recovered from a dead leg and was beginning to string together a run of starts for Tottenham. Thomas Frank had even suggested that there was more to come from the French striker as he built up his fitness and sharpness.
However, Tottenham’s injury woes continued on Saturday when the on-loan PSG forward had to be taken off at half-time due to a new injury. It was later confirmed that Kolo Muani had suffered a broken jaw, forcing him to withdraw from the France squad ahead of their World Cup qualifiers.
Reports indicate that Kolo Muani could be sidelined for six to eight weeks, with the possibility of a longer absence if surgery is required. This is a major setback for Thomas Frank as Spurs approach a busy period in their season. Assuming an eight-week recovery, Kolo Muani could miss the following 12 matches:
Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur: 22nd November
Paris Saint-Germain vs Spurs: 26th November
Tottenham Hotspur vs Fulham: 29th November
Newcastle United vs Tottenham: 2nd December
Tottenham vs Brentford: 6th December
Spurs vs Slavia Praha: 9th December
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham: 13th December
Spurs vs Liverpool: 20th December
Crystal Palace vs Spurs: 28th December
Brentford vs Spurs: 1st January
Tottenham vs Sunderland: 4th January
Bournemouth vs Tottenham: 8th January
The only positive update for Spurs comes in the form of Dominic Solanke, who is recovering after ankle surgery at the end of September. Tottenham have not provided a precise timeline for his return, opting for a cautious approach. On Saturday, Frank expressed hope that Solanke could play before the end of the calendar year, though he may still be several weeks away from returning to action.
