Tottenham manager Frank revealed that Mohamed Kudus may miss the match.

2026-01-06 02:34

Tottenham Hotspur are about to play Bournemouth away, and manager Thomas Frank addressed concerns about the team's key players going through a period of adjustment in his pre-match press conference.

As a key player in the team's offense, the injury situation of Mohamed Kudus is of great concern. Frank regretfully stated, "He is preparing to undergo a scan to determine the extent of the injury, and I have no further information at the moment."

Although the final result is not yet in, Frank has already given a heads-up, confirming that Kudus is almost certainly out for the match against Bournemouth. This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to Tottenham, whose attacking firepower has been inconsistent recently.

Regarding whether £65 million Dominic Solanke could stage a comeback against his former club Bournemouth, Frank gave a clear negative answer: "He will not play in this match, but his future developments are positive."

Frank observed that while Solanke displayed composure and excellent decision-making in training, he showed signs of the effects of his six-month absence in close-quarters combat. Frank said, "Given that he's been out for over six months, it's normal for him to look a bit rusty. Few players can return to their peak immediately upon returning."

On the defensive end, Tottenham saw a glimmer of hope. Frank confirmed that the recovery of their first-choice left-back, Destiny Udogui, was progressing well: "He is participating in training and looks to be getting better, which is a positive sign."

Faced with the current situation of key players being sidelined due to injuries, Frank emphasized that the team's offensive options are relatively limited, which may give young players such as Mattis Telfair more opportunities to perform.