Dominic Solanke

Dominic Solanke To Miss Football Due To This Injury

Tottenham Hotspur striker Dominic Solanke unfortunately will miss six weeks of action because of knee injury.

What Happened To Dominic Solanke?

Tottenham Hotspur’s striker Dominic Solanke will be absent for about six weeks after suffering a knee injury, manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed on Thursday. The injury happened in last week’s training session and forced Solanke to miss the Premier League match against Everton on Sunday and Thursday Europa League win over Hoffenheim.

Solanke’s Input For Spurs This Season

Solanke was perhaps one of the most eye-catching captures made by Spurs in the offseason at a tag price of £55 million from Bournemouth. The 26-year-old has appeared for Spurs in 29 games, scoring 11 goals. His performances have been of crucial importance for the North London club, given their difficulties looking for attacking intent. His exclusion is going to massively affect the team during the current season.

Former Bournemouth striker was one of the standout candidates in the Premier League last season, scoring 19 goals while helping Bournemouth achieve the highest number of points ever achieved in the top league. This is his quality of sharp finishing and in creating opportunities in the final third, making him invaluable to Spurs under Postecoglou’s system.

Manager’s Optimism For Quicker Recovery

Though this comes at a very inconveniente moment for Tottenham, preparing for their upcoming Premier League fixture against Leicester City on Sunday as well as an away match next Thursday in the Europa League against Sweden’s Elfsborg, Hagiannis expressed his optimism in hopes that recovery will not take too much time for him.

Knee Injuries In Football

Knee injuries are one of the most common and concerning types of injuries in football, as they can significantly affect a player’s mobility, agility and long-term performance. The knee is a complex joint and injuries can occur due to a variety of reasons, including overuse, direct contact, or sudden twists and turns. 

Types Of Knee Injuries In Football

Most common knee injuries in football include ligament sprains, cartilage tears, and tendinitis. The ACL is very susceptible to injury and a tear typically results in an extended recovery time. Though not typically surgical, the milder forms of injury, such as that which Solanke suffered, typically keep players out of games for weeks. A rehab course of treatment includes rest, physiotherapy and strengthening to regain full range of motion on the knee.

For Solanke, keeping a positive mindset and following a structured rehabilitation plan will be the key to getting him back onto the pitch as soon as it is safe for him to do so.

The Sportz Planet Desk,
Atharva Shetye

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