Tottenham Hotspur faces a couple of significant injury concerns for this weekend’s game against Newcastle United. However, there is some positive news, with one very important player expected to be passed fit.

Forward Options a Worry for Postecoglou

The priority for Tottenham this summer was to sign a new striker. They achieved this by bringing in Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth in a £65m deal (Sky Sports). However, after just one game, the forward has been out injured, missing the win over Everton last weekend.

Now, Spurs insider Paul O’Keefe has revealed that the 26-year-old is unlikely to feature against Newcastle this weekend. He could be joined on the injury list by Richarlison. But, there is one positive update: Micky van de Ven should be fit for the game.

O’Keefe tweeted:

“Solanke remains doubtful for the weekend and Richarlison felt something and was struggling, so also being assessed. Van de Ven is currently expected to be available for selection.”

Van de Ven’s Status

Micky van de Ven suffered a hyperextension during the game against Everton but played on and even registered an incredible assist later in the match. His availability is crucial for Tottenham as they aim to maintain defensive solidity.

What Are the Options?

In all likelihood, this situation leaves Ange Postecoglou with just one option: Heung-min Son will play through the middle again, rather than on

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the wing. If Solanke and Richarlison are out, and with Will Lankshear struggling with a hamstring issue, it remains to be seen who Postecoglou will name on his bench as an attacking option.

BUZZ UP

This is really frustrating. We cannot afford another injury-plagued season like last year if we want to push on and achieve something significant this season. Hopefully, Solanke is back for the next game, and I would hope that Richarlison’s issue is nothing serious as well.

Good news about Micky, though, as we really need him and Cristian Romero to keep performing the way they are.