Thomas Frank has provided the Tottenham injury latest ahead of Sunday’s clash with Nottingham Forest.
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Tottenham are back in action on Sunday when they face Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, hoping to continue a recent upturn in results. Spurs are coming off the back of a comfortable Champions League win over Slavia Praha, adding to a win and a draw in the Premier League last week.
With seven points from the last nine available across all competitions, Tottenham seem to have rediscovered their confidence of late, and while Forest have proven a little harder to beat under Sean Dyche, they are still battling relegation, making this a good opportunity for Spurs to extend their good recent form.
Speaking ahead of the Forest game, Spurs boss Thomas Frank issued an injury update and confirmed there were no fresh issues from the Slavia Praha clash. "Everyone that was available for Slavia will be available for Forest,” he said.
Asked about Brennan Johnson, who has been dealing with a knock, he added: “I expect him to be available for Forest, he trained today." The Welshman should get the chance to take on his former club at his old stomping ground.
Speaking of Welshmen, Ben Davies is back and ready to go after a good few weeks out following an injury he picked up during international duty with Wales in October. "It’s Very important,” Frank added. It’s really good to have Ben back out there and playing minutes. His first of the season."
There is less news on striker Dominic Solanke, though, with the forward remaining absent without any clear timeline for his return. Frank said: “The injury he picked up in July, it's dragged on for while. When he is training fully, I'll have news."
The good feeling and facing Forest
Frank is expecting a tricky game against Forest, who are slowly embracing Dyche’s rough around the edges style. "They are very difficult to play against,” said the Spurs boss. “I expect a very difficult game. They are extremely competitive. I expect us to go there with confidence and belief, but I expect it to be incredibly difficult."
Asked about his own side’s lift in mood on the back of some positive results, Frank continued: “Wins and good performances always helps. It makes things lighter and more positive, of course that means something. It's an ongoing work to constantly improve."