Key Takeaways:
- Dominic Solanke has had ankle surgery and will miss the upcoming fixtures with Bodø/Glimt and Leeds this week
- Cristian Romero, also unable to play against Bodø/Glimt, is sidelined as a precaution due to a non-serious injury
- Tottenham started their Champions League campaign with a 1-0 victory over Villarreal and currently sit fourth in the Premier League, four points behind Liverpool
Squad News Ahead of Champions League Tie
Tottenham Hotspur are facing significant injury setbacks ahead of their Champions League encounter with Norwegian outfit Bodø/Glimt, as Dominic Solanke and Cristian Romero have both been ruled out for upcoming matches.
#thfc’s current injury list:
❌ Cristian Romero (precaution)
❌ Radu Dragusin (ACL)
❌ James Maddison (ACL)
❌ Dejan Kulusevski (knee)
❌ Dominic Solanke (surgery)
❌ Randal Kolo Muani (dead leg) pic.twitter.com/2jTF9qXWKP— Spurs Army (@SpursArmyTweets) September 29, 2025
Solanke Sidelined Following Ankle Procedure
Dominic Solanke, who has not featured since taking part in the 2-0 win over Manchester City on August 23, recently underwent ankle surgery. Tottenham manager Thomas Frank revealed in a press conference prior to the Champions League fixture that Solanke required a minor operation due to persistent ankle issues. Solanke has been officially ruled out of action for the games against Bodø/Glimt and Leeds this week. The club expects to update his status following the international break. As Frank explained: “Dom has had ankle problems for some time, so we decided he needed an operation. It was a minor procedure and he will miss the matches against Bodø/Glimt and Leeds this week, but we will have more information on him after the international break.”
Romero Also Missing as a Precaution
Central defender and captain Cristian Romero will also not be available for selection against Bodø/Glimt. Frank described the Argentine’s absence as precautionary, stating that the injury is not considered serious.
Tottenham’s Recent Form and Standings
Tottenham commenced their Champions League campaign with a 1-0 triumph over Villarreal. Domestically, they occupy fourth place in the Premier League table, sitting four points adrift of leaders Liverpool.
