Tottenham Hotspur host struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers this evening as they aim to return to winning ways in the Premier League after last week's draw at Brighton
Tottenham Hotspur return to action on Saturday evening as they take on Wolverhampton Wanderers (8pm kick-off UK time). Spurs have enjoyed a positive start to life under Thomas Frank with Tottenham currently third in the Premier League table after five matches.
The North Londoners demonstrated character last weekend after battling back from 2-0 down to secure a point at Brighton - meaning they have suffered just one league defeat all campaign. Tottenham now face a Wolves side who have endured a nightmare beginning to the season with five losses from five in the top flight.
Below is the latest on Spurs' fitness concerns ahead of Saturday's encounter at home to Vitor Pereira's side.
Dominic Solanke
Solanke hasn't featured for Spurs since the 2-0 victory over Manchester City in late August as he continues to battle a persistent ankle problem. He increased his recovery efforts in training last week, but Wednesday's Carabao Cup third-round tie with Doncaster arrived too early for a comeback.
Possible return date: Unknown.
What Frank has said: "It's an ankle injury that's just been a little bit tricky. Nothing big. We are relatively positive that it will be relatively quick."
Randal Kolo Muani
Muani has only appeared once for his new side so far as a late substitute in the Champions League triumph over Villarreal last week. The forward wasn't available to start in last weekend's 2-2 stalemate at Brighton or against Doncaster due to a dead leg that remains unhealed.
Possible return date: Unknown
What Frank has said: "Dead leg is just dragging on. Little bit annoying... he will not be available."
Yves Bissouma
The midfielder hasn't had a chance to play under Frank this season. He was omitted from the squad that faced Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup due to disciplinary issues and has been absent ever since because of an injury.
His recovery is ongoing.
Possible return date: Unknown.
What Frank has said: "I think, to be fair, he has just started to run outside, so he is not part of the group. That I actually don't know [when he will return]. Of course, I know [about his recovery], but [a return] is further down the line."
Dejan Kulusevski
Kulusevski's knee injury has kept the forward sidelined since the end of last season. He underwent surgery in May and hasn't featured at all during Frank's tenure at the club.
There were rumours that he would be out until 2026, but the Spurs boss has declined to give a specific timeline for his return.
Possible return date: Unknown.
What Frank has said: "No Kulusevski, he's out. That's a longer one, I don't want to put a timeframe on it."
James Maddison
Maddison seemed poised to play a significant role under Frank this season, but he suffered an ACL rupture in pre-season. The midfielder has since had surgery and is expected to be out for an extended period.
Possible return date: Towards the end of the season.
Radu Dragusin
Another ACL injury has kept Dragusin sidelined since February. There's optimism that the centre-back will resume training over the international break, but Spurs are likely to be cautious with his comeback.
Possible return date: Unknown.
What Frank has said: "Dragusin is on the way back and he's been running for a while. I think he should join the team in a week's time, 10 days' time, I think that's the thing, so that's positive, but of course it is an ACL. I'm always a little bit more, not worried, but just aware that it takes time.
"When you've been out of football for nine months, you know, you need to get in. It's not enough to have a six-week pre-season. You need to take a little bit more time, but it's positive and some surprise and come back quicker, of course."
Kota Takai
The summer recruit developed a plantar fascia problem during pre-season, which means he hasn't yet made his Spurs debut. He was absent from the pre-season friendlies against Reading, Wycombe and Luton.
Possible return date: Unknown.
What Frank has said: "Kota got a plantar fascia injury, unfortunately we don't know the scale of it - weeks."
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