Solanke Undergoes Ankle Surgery, Misses Upcoming Matches

Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke underwent a minor ankle operation for an injury that has troubled him since pre-season and will miss Tuesday’s Champions League trip to Bodø/Glimt and the upcoming Premier League game at Leeds. Manager Thomas Frank said the procedure followed failed non-invasive treatment, described it as small, and expects a short layoff with a clearer timeframe after the international break. The surgery leaves Spurs light up front: Randal Kolo Muani missed training with a dead leg and did not travel to Norway, Mathys Tel is not registered for the Champions League, and Richarlison is currently the only fit senior striker. Captain Cristian Romero was left in England as a precaution, while James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski remain long-term absences, further denting squad depth. Solanke joined Spurs from Bournemouth for about £65m last summer and had only appeared as a substitute this season before the operation.