Tottenham face Solanke blow as Pochettino talks future
Spurs seek creativity after Xavi Simons’ season-ending injury, with De Zerbi outlining plans and a James Maddison fitness update ahead of key run-in.
Dominic Solanke reportedly has a grade-two hamstring tear, risking the rest of Spurs’ season. Juventus match Tottenham’s terms for Marcos Senesi, while Pochettino says he ‘really loves’ Spurs and eyes a PL return. Livescore
Fabrizio Romano reports Dominic Solanke has a grade-two hamstring injury and could miss the rest of the season, adding to Spurs’ lengthy injury list after the 1-0 win over Wolves.
Keeper Antonín Kinsky says being subbed after 17 minutes in the Atlético defeat made him ‘stronger’. Now starting while Guglielmo Vicario recovers, he praises De Zerbi and targets improvement in the run-in.
Piece suggests a revived Spurs player, once ‘broken’ under Igor Tudor, is now emulating Gareth Bale as Tottenham seek a saviour in their relegation battle.
De Zerbi rallies Spurs to fight relegation, urging players and fans to ‘silence the voice’ of negativity. Spurs are 18th, two points behind West Ham, with Villa, Leeds, Chelsea and Everton to come.
Pundits on Monday Night Club say Tottenham look bound for relegation despite ending their winless run, questioning if the late victory arrived too late.
Ex-scout says Spurs have held talks to buy loanee Joao Palhinha for £22m despite limited minutes under De Zerbi, though another insider doubts a deal given midfield options and his lack of starts. Livescore
Juventus have renewed their offer to free agent-to-be Marcos Senesi, matching Tottenham’s terms as Spurs’ relegation risk could sway the Bournemouth defender towards Turin.
Fiorentina doubt a €10m buy for Spurs winger Manor Solomon after injury halted early promise. With starts scarce, La Viola may pass on a permanent deal and could seek another loan instead.
Spurs doctors clear on-loan defender Luka Vušković to resume training at Hamburg after knee fears. He is pain-free but his match return remains uncertain, with staff coordinating a cautious approach.
Reports say Guglielmo Vicario has agreed terms with Inter and could leave Spurs for £20-25m. With Kinsky unproven, Tottenham may seek a new No 1 amid wider potential exits and a summer rebuild.
Pochettino says he ‘really loves’ Spurs and wants a Premier League return ‘one day’, fuelling links with Tottenham amid their relegation fight under Roberto De Zerbi.
