This is only the second season for Dominic Solanke at Tottenham Hotspur, and it has not begun smoothly for him.

The club-record signing has been managing an ankle problem that has sidelined him since pre-season. Although he has featured sporadically, having seen just 49 minutes of action so far this term. The striker was last seen donning the famous Lilywhite shirt in the 2-0 win over Manchester City back in August, and he since suffered several blows in terms of his recovery from an ankle issue.

Dominic Solanke had a productive debut season at White Hart Lane following his big-money switch from Bournemouth, scoring 16 goals and providing eight assists in all competitions and playing a key role in the Europa League success. However, the centre-forward has been limited to a bit-part role under Thomas Frank so far, which has certainly been a massive source of frustration for both him and his new gaffer.

Dominic Solanke has undergone minor ankle surgery

Tottenham’s forward line has looked a bit stretched in recent weeks. They were held to three successive draws in all competitions before Thomas Frank’s side bounced back to winning ways at Leeds United before the October international break.

Solanke underwent a minor ankle...