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Tottenham are dealing with a rampant injury crisis as they return to Premier League action today against Leicester City. Spurs are languishing in 15th place – eight points clear of the relegation zone – but a home fixture against a Leicester side in woeful form offers the chance to rebuild some confidence.
Spurs were without 14 players for Thursday’s Europa League clash and Dominic Solanke is set to remain absent for six weeks.
A resilient showing from Tottenham Hotspur saw them hold on to a vital three points in their penultimate Europa League league phase match.
In the latest Cherries: Unpicked podcast, the team reflect on a huge win away to Newcastle, the form of hat-trick hero Justin Kluivert and the defensive partnership of Illia Zabarnyi and Dean Huijsen. They also discuss whether Bournemouth are Champions League contenders and look forward to facing Nottingham Forest.
Despite Tottenham’s decision to keep Ange Postecoglou, Fabrizio Romano reveals that the Bournemouth manager has caught their attention.
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Tottenham's Dominic Solanke is out for about six weeks with a knee injury, according to Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou. Solanke was injured during training last week and has missed matches against Everton and Hoffenheim.
Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero returned to training on Wednesday but has not travelled to Germany for their Europa League clash at Hoffenheim. Romero has only played once during the last two months following a toe issue, which was followed by a groin injury sustained in his comeback against Chelsea on December 8.
Out: Evanilson (foot), Enes Unal (ACL), Alex Scott (knee), James Hill (hamstring), Marcos Senesi (thigh), Julian Araujo (thigh), Luis Sinisterra (thigh), Adam Smith (muscle), Julio Soler (international duty)
Ange Postecoglou has revealed Dominic Solanke will be sidelined for around six weeks with a knee injury sustained in training last week, increasing Tottenham 's need for new signings this month.