Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has confirmed that Dominic Solanke has undergone minor surgery on the ankle injury that has plagued him since pre-season. The England international has not featured for Spurs since before the September international break, despite returning to training at Hotspur Way.
In the updates following his absence from the squad to face his former club Bournemouth a number of weeks ago, Frank had revealed he was getting closer to a return. However, he recently revealed that Solanke was still dealing with some pain in the area.
"His ankle injury has been a little tricky - it's nothing big," he revealed before the clash against Wolves. "We're relatively positive he will be back quickly. It's not perfect, but we're going forward in the right direction. He wasn't [training] on the grass today, but he has been during the week.'
Following that mixed update, it is perhaps no surprise the manager has confirmed that Solanke has been forced to undergo a 'minor' procedure.
"Dom we know got that ankle issue that's been bothering him for a little while. Decided to have minor surgery. Small procedure. More news about time frame after the international break," he admitted in a press conference on Monday.
Alongside his absence from the final training session before the Champions League clash against Bodo/Glimt, Randal Kolo Muani and Cristian Romero were also absent.
Frank has however, confirmed that both are on the mend, but ruled out for the upcoming game. He said: "Kolo Muani, I think finally on top of his dead leg. Cuti was just precaution [missing training]."
James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are currently sidelined with long-term issues, but the hope will be that Solanke does not miss an extended period.
There has been some positive news though, with Radu Dragusin back training after missed the majority of this year courtesy of an ACL injury. Ben Davies, Kota Takai and Yves Bissouma are also dealing with minor issues after missing the Carabao Cup clash against Doncaster Rovers last week and the draw at home to Wolves.
Pape Sarr missed the fourth round tie with a small issue but returned to action off the bench against Wolves and grabbed the assist for Joao Palhinha's last-gasp equaliser.
Pedro Porro was omitted from the starting XI for that clash as he was given a rest and is therefore expected to feature from the off in Norway on Tuesday evening.