Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke has dropped a surprise update on his return from injury. Solanke has been sidelined since August with an ankle problem, before belatedly undergoing surgery in October. Spurs head coach Thomas Frank has been coy regarding an update on Solanke’s progress.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank provides an injury update on Dominic Solanke after the striker drops a hint on social media.

Thomas Frank admitted during Monday’s pre-match news conference that he was considering bringing Tel back into the Champions League group given Solanke’s extended absence, and admitted that he may have chosen Tel from the start if he knew how long Solanke would be out for.

Tottenham's hopes of welcoming Dominic Solanke back any time soon have taken a major hit, with a trusted club insider revealing that the striker may not return until February.

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank admits Dominic Solanke could be back before their Champions League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt next month.

One long-term absentee who is close to a return is Radu Dragusin, who stepped up his comeback from a serious knee injury in a behind-closed-doors friendly last week. Dragusin, who has been out since January played 65 minutes against Dagenham and Redbridge after playing 45 minutes against Leyton Orient last month.