Tottenham’s tendency to be “Spursy” continued as they drew against Fulham, leaving them in 7th place. Dominic Solanke, who was expected to start, was notably absent from the squad. The striker arrived at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ahead of the match but was sent home before kick-off. When the line-ups were revealed, Solanke was missing from both the starting XI and the bench.
Concerns initially arose over a potential injury to Spurs star Dominic Solanke, but Ange Postecoglou clarified the situation. Solanke was not injured but was sent home from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ahead of the Fulham clash. His absence worried fans, as the English striker is gradually becoming a key player for the team.
Postecoglou confirmed Solanke’s illness pre-game
With Solanke ruled out just before kick-off, Tottenham reshuffled their attack, deploying Heung-min Son as the central striker. Brennan Johnson and Timo Werner supported from the flanks, but the front three struggled to find rhythm in the first half, managing only five shots without breaking the deadlock.
Johnson eventually put Spurs ahead early in the second half, but Tom Cairney equalised for Fulham, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Losing Solanke for an extended period would be a significant setback, as he has been a consistent presence since joining the team.
The striker has contributed four goals and two assists in 10 Premier League appearances this season. Beyond his scoring, Solanke’s influence on build-up play makes him a vital part of Tottenham’s system, and his absence would undoubtedly be felt.
Ange speaking right before the match clarified the situation, as stated by TalkSport
“He came in today and he wasn’t the best, under the weather.
“We sent him home, and hopefully, he’ll make a full recovery and be ready to go for the next one.”
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Tottenham will now prepare for a trip to Solanke’s former club Bournemouth on Thursday night, and while Postecoglou remains hopeful for the striker’s recovery, an update on his condition is expected ahead of the match.