How about some good news ahead of Sunday’s North London Derby? Randal Kolo Muani, who had his jaw broken after he had the temerity to put his head in the way of Harry Maguire’s elbow, could still play against Arsenal.
Our good buddy Matt Law, writing for the Telegraph, says that Spurs received word that Kolo Muani’s injury does not need surgery, and that he’s been fitted with a special mask that could — could — allow him to play in the NLD at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Of course, that should immediately remind readers of Harry Kane, who broke his nose playing against Crystal Palace a decade ago and went on to wear a clear mask in the NLD. And you all remember what happened then!
More recently, Son Heung-Min played in a black mask for a few games in 2022 after he fractured his eye socket against Marseille.
Now, we don’t know whether Randy Kilo Miami will duplicate Kane’s feat (good ol’ Harry sure did love a NLD goal, and that was one of his all-time best), look as good in a mask as Sonny (who would look good in a burlap sack to be fair), or even if he’ll actually play. I’m sure playing with a broken jaw is uncomfortable. He has, however, had a couple of weeks for it to heal a bit, and we also know Frank won’t take chances with his players. If RKM ends up playing on Sunday, it’s because Frank and the medical team have signed off on it.
If he can’t go, then it’ll be down to Richarlison and Mathys Tel to lead the line in what will be the biggest match of Spurs’ season thus far… at least until next Wednesday’s trip to Paris to play PSG in the Champions League.