Dominic Sokanke was forced off just 20 minutes into his Tottenham injury return in the Europa League last-16 first leg defeat to AZ Alkmaar.
The Spurs striker has missed the last two months with a knee injury, but he was named in the squad travelling to the Netherlands. With the visitors behind after a Lucas Bergvall own goal, Solanke was introduced in the 72nd minute alongside Pape Matar Sarr and Pedro Porro, but his evening ended early.
As he challenged for a cross into the box, the England international was caught in the back by the goalkeepers knee and he subsequently fell to the floor and appeared to be in some discomfort. Dane Scarlett swiftly replaced him in added time with Solanke captured trudging off alongside physios with a hand on his back.
Seeing Solanke back on the pitch was a welcome sight with Postecoglou forced to trial a number of other options in his absence. Richarlison and Son Heung-min have both been deployed in that role with January signing Mathys Tel playing there since his loan switch from Bayern Munich.
The Frenchman has struggled in that position however and that continued against Alkmaar as he was replaced by Wilson Odobert at half time with Son shifted into the middle. Alongside Solanke's return, Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero were also named in the squad.
Postecoglou opted not to risk either defender but with his side now behind, it is more likely they will not be risked this weekend. Solanke meanwhile, may struggle to feature against his former club Bournemouth this weekend with it unclear if he will make that game or the second leg at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
One player that will be absent for that clash is Rodrigo Bentancur after he was booked in the second half which means he will be suspended. Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma were also at risk but both midfielders avoided a yellow card.
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