Tottenham Hotspur striker Dominic Solanke has broken his silence regarding the ankle injury that has kept him sidelined since August, delivering a candid update on his recovery process.
Social Media Updates Chart Recovery Path
The 28-year-old England international took to Instagram to share his current situation with supporters, revealing the extent of his frustration during what he described as "dark times." Solanke has managed just 49 minutes of action this season across appearances against Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, and Burnley before the persistent ankle issue forced him out of contention.
In his most recent social media post, the forward struck a more optimistic tone, captioning several photographs of himself with "Little bit of life." This comes exactly four weeks after another post where he emphasised maintaining "Positivity through the dark times," indicating a gradual improvement in both his physical condition and mindset.
Surgery Becomes Necessary After Failed Recovery Attempts
Solanke provided crucial details about his treatment path, explaining that he had exhausted conservative options before opting for surgery. "The last few months have been very frustrating as I've tried everything possible to try and push through my ankle issue before taking the option of surgery," the striker shared.
Minor surgery eventually became unavoidable after other approaches failed to resolve the problem. Solanke confirmed the procedure was "successful" and expressed optimism about returning to the pitch "in the very near future," while also thanking fans for their ongoing support messages.
Manager Confirms Timetable Clarity After International Break
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank had previously addressed Solanke's absence before Spurs' Champions League match against Bodo/Glimt in September, confirming the decision to proceed with a "small procedure" on the troublesome ankle. Frank stated at the time that Solanke would miss the European fixture and subsequent Leeds match, but reassured supporters that he didn't "expect it to be long" before the striker's return.
The manager promised more concrete information about the recovery timetable following the international break, suggesting the club medical staff would have a clearer picture of Solanke's rehabilitation progress by that point. This timeline aligns with Solanke's own recent update indicating his return might be imminent following the successful surgery.
With Solanke's limited contributions this season – just three appearances totaling 49 minutes – his return would provide a significant boost to Tottenham's attacking options as they navigate multiple competitions throughout the busy winter period.
