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OFFICIAL TOTTENHAM INJURY REPORT—DOMINIC SOLANKE AND KULUSEVSKI TARGET EARLY JANUARY RETURN DATES
Dominic Solanke is finally nearing a Tottenham return! Thomas Frank confirms the striker targets a January comeback.
Tottenham Injury News: Dominic Solanke's Possible Return Could Be a January Positive
Tottenham is still facing player availability issues as they head into the busy winter season, but there's some hope coming from within the club. Even though suspensions and long-term injuries are still limiting Thomas Frank's choices, the injury update on Dominic Solanke is a welcome bit of good news as Spurs try to steady their season.
Things aren't perfect by any means. But with January getting closer and several players getting closer to coming back, Tottenham's treatment room is starting to look a little less packed. People inside the club are keeping a close eye on Solanke's progress.
Dominic Solanke's Recovery Is Picking Up
Dominic Solanke's absence has been a quiet but important part of Tottenham's injury problems this season. The striker hasn't played since the end of August because of a nagging ankle issue that needed surgery in October.
There were worries within the club that his recovery was taking longer than expected, but recent progress has eased those concerns. Solanke has increased his rehab work and is now making good progress. Club staff are happy with how his body has responded in recent weeks.
Frank has said that Solanke is getting closer to being included in the game-day squad. They won't take any unnecessary risks, but it seems like his return is expected if everything goes well in training.
A January comeback is looking more and more likely, which would give Tottenham a much-needed attacking option during a busy run of games. Spurs have missed Solanke's mobility and work ethic, especially when rotation has been limited.
Broader Tottenham Injury Situation
Solanke's progress is happening within a larger injury situation that is still difficult for Tottenham. Destiny Udogie is out with a hamstring injury and isn't expected back until January, which limits options at full-back during a demanding holiday stretch.
Dejan Kulusevski is another player who is close to returning. The Swedish player has been recovering from a knee injury that he suffered late last season and is back on the field. Early hopes for a return have faded; there's still hope that he could play early in the new year if training is managed carefully.
Kota Takai is still working his way back after being involved very little since joining in the summer. His path seems slower, with playing time coming at the development level rather than immediately with the first team.
James Maddison is still out long-term after a bad knee injury in pre-season. His recovery is being handled carefully, and he's expected to return closer to the start of the 2026 season rather than this season.
January Plans Affected by Fitness Updates
Tottenham's injury updates will shape their January plans. The club knows that returning players like Solanke and Kulusevski might make it less urgent to bring in short-term players, especially in the attack.
But availability is now more important than reputation when planning the squad. Spurs have lost points in games where tiredness and limited rotation were obvious, highlighting the importance of getting players back on the field rather than just having big names on the team.
Solanke's return would add depth and tactical versatility. He can lead the line, connect play, and press from the front, which is what Frank wants from his attacking players. That makes his recovery just as important as any possible January signing.
Tottenham's Outlook Heading into the New Year
Tottenham's season is still uncertain. Suspensions have made things difficult in recent weeks, but injury news is slowly improving. The club isn't rushing players back, keeping in mind the long-term risks, but it's believed that January will be much better in terms of squad availability.
Solanke is key to that hope. His rehab has reached a point where time frames are clearer, confidence is higher, and planning can be more precise. If he returns as expected, Tottenham will get a forward who is reliable as well as talented, which has been lacking.
For now, the Spurs are carefully managing playing time and workloads. But with Solanke's return getting closer and others following behind him, Tottenham might finally be entering a period where injuries help them rather than hurt them.
VAR REVIEW: CHELSEA 2-2 BOURNEMOUTH, ESTêVãO PENALTY DRAMA EXPLAINED! WAS IT A FOUL OR A DIVE
Explaining the VAR: How an 11th-minute penalty check at Stamford Bridge saved a point for Chelsea against a resilient Bournemouth.
Every week, the Video Assistant Referee stirs up drama in the Premier League. Let's break down how these calls are made and if they're actually right.
This season, we're digging into the big moments to explain the VAR process and the rules of the game.
What went down: Chelsea's Estêvão was moving into the Bournemouth box, with Antoine Semenyo on his tail. Estêvão went down after some contact with Semenyo. The ref, Barrott, waved off Chelsea's penalty shouts, saying there wasn't a foul. He thought both players made contact naturally as they were running, and Estêvão basically tripped himself.
VAR said, "After looking at it, VAR Pawson suggested Barrott take another look at the monitor for a possible penalty because Semenyo might have tripped Estêvão."
VAR's take: Pawson had to figure out if the contact was just part of the play, like the ref thought, or if Semenyo fouled Estêvão. It was clear Estêvão tripped, but the question was how the contact started.
At first glance, it would be hard for Pawson to disagree with the ref because the main TV angle wasn't clear. But after checking out the sideline and behind views, Pawson saw that Semenyo stepped into Estêvão's path, making enough contact with his leg to cause him to trip.
Pawson told Barrott to check the monitor for a possible penalty. Barrott watched the replays, agreed, and gave Chelsea the penalty.
The call: It was a reasonable VAR call based on today's standards. But it's a borderline case.
Barrott seemed unsure of the monitor and needed some convincing from different angles.
A lot of the time, this kind of contact is just from players running normally, and someone goes down. To give a penalty, there really needs to be a clear foul by the defender. You could say that happened here, but it's a pretty low standard for VAR to get involved.
Chelsea 2-2 AFC Bournemouth
Referee: Sam Barrott
VAR: Craig Pawson
What: VAR check for a foul in the box
When: 11th minute
BREAKING: UNAI EMERY REVEALS THE REAL REASON BEHIND HIS COLD ARTETA HANDSHAKE SNUB NOW
Unai Emery explains why he skipped the post-match handshake as Arsenal’s 4-1 win ends Aston Villa’s 11-game streak at the Emirates.
Unai Emery said he didn't shake Mikel Arteta's hand right after Aston Villa lost at the Emirates Stadium since the Arsenal manager kept him waiting.
This loss stopped Villa's winning streak at 11 games, their first in almost two months.
Villa held their own in the first half, but Arsenal scored early in the second when Gabriel got to the ball before Emi Martinez on a corner.
Martin Zubimendi quickly made it 2-0, and Leandro Trossard scored a third goal a little after an hour had passed.
Soon after entering the pitch, Gabriel Jesus scored, making it 4-0. Ollie Watkins was able to respond by tapping in a goal late in the game after Donyell Malen's nice play.
After the game, Emery waited to shake Arteta's hand, but he went to the locker room since Arteta was still celebrating with his team.
It’s easy to see. I like to do things fast,” Emery said when asked about why he didn’t shake Arteta’s hand.
“I shake hands, then I go to the dressing room with my players and coaches. I was waiting.
“Arteta was busy with his coaches, so I went inside. It’s not a big deal for me.”
About the match, Emery commented, “We played great in the first half, and things were going our way. We had corners and defended well. We didn’t let them get a corner in the first half.
“We felt good, but we let in the first goal in the second half. Onana getting hurt didn’t help since he’s important for set pieces and in the midfield.
“We didn’t quit, and we kept playing hard. We scored one goal and almost scored more. Arsenal is the best team in the league and should win the title.
“I’m not sure which day it is since we’ve played Arsenal twice already, and we still have to play Nottingham. But I’m happy with our goals and how we're trying to attain them.
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