Thomas Frank drops a worrying clue about Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski — confirming the exact fear Tottenham fans have had from the start.

Thomas Frank has hinted at worrying developments regarding Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski — confirming the fears Tottenham supporters have carried for months.

Tottenham Hotspur have been without Dejan Kulusevski for the entire 2025/26 campaign after the winger suffered a major knee injury at the end of last season. Fans had expected him to return by now, but his recovery has dragged on with no clear timeline for a comeback. With James Maddison already sidelined for most of the season with a torn ACL, Kulusevski’s continued absence leaves a huge gap in Spurs’ attack.

Dominic Solanke, another key figure from the Europa League triumph, is also nowhere near action. Though he never fully justified the £65 million fee paid to Bournemouth, he played a crucial role in Europe, scoring decisive goals in the knockout rounds. After just two brief league appearances this season, he has been sidelined again and even required foot surgery, leaving supporters uncertain about when he will be available.

Ahead of the weekend’s clash with Brentford, Thomas Frank addressed the status of both players. His update — or lack of one — raised even more alarm. Frank stated, “When they are ready to be close to joining the squad then I will provide an update.”

The message was clear: neither player is anywhere near a return. Had they been approaching fitness, the manager would have had something more concrete to offer. Instead, the silence around their progress underlines how far away they both remain.

For Tottenham fans, it’s a major setback. Kulusevski’s absence removes a vital creator and experienced ball-carrier, piling extra responsibility on Mohammed Kudus. Up front, with no established striker beyond Kolo Muani and Frank often opting for two-forward systems, Solanke’s continued recovery issues leave Spurs short of options at a critical point in the season.