Tottenham Hotspur face striker shortage for Champions League match vs Bodo/Glimt amid Solanke surgery

Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank announced that striker Dominic Solanke will miss the UEFA Champions League match against Bodo/Glimt due to recent ankle surgery, with no clear return date but expected to be short-term. Defender Cristian Romero is also ruled out as a precaution after a minor injury. The team faces tactical challenges on Bodo's plastic pitch and has limited attacking options, with Randal Kolo Muani sidelined by a dead leg, leaving Richarlison as the only available striker. Frank praised Bodo/Glimt for their impressive rise in European competition despite Spurs having beaten them in the Europa League semi-finals just months ago. Additionally, Ben Davies has recovered from a minor knee issue and is available for selection, while summer recruit Kota Takai and Yves Bissouma have returned to training after their respective injuries. Frank emphasized that the upcoming Champions League game is a new challenge distinct from their previous encounters with Bodo/Glimt.