Radu Dragusin reveals Tottenham injury return timeframe after national team block

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Tottenham could soon welcome back a long-term absentee, as Radu Dragusin edges closer to making his long-awaited return from injury.

Thomas Frank has not started his reign as Tottenham Hotspur manager with a clean bill of health, as several key players remain on the treatment table.

The Dane, however, has managed his available squad well, keeping his fit players sharp and avoiding any new setbacks despite a demanding fixture schedule that has seen Spurs play every three days in recent weeks.

A handful of Frank’s injured stars are now closing in on full fitness, with one player in particular understood to be just a month away from stepping back onto the pitch.

Radu Dragusin nears Tottenham return after lengthy injury layoff

Radu Dragusin has been sidelined since suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury back in February, but the Romanian defender is now understood to be nearing full fitness, with the Daily Mail reporting that he could be back in action within a month.

Dragusin has returned to training on the pitches at Hotspur Way, and he has confirmed that he expects to be fit and ready to fight for his place in the Tottenham team within the next few weeks.

Tottenham are understood to have rejected an approach from Romania manager Mircea Lucescu, who had hoped to call Dragusin into the national squad to train and lift team morale ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifier against Austria.

Although the 23-year-old was eager to answer the call of his national team coach, he accepted the Spurs’ decision, understanding the need for caution as he continues to recover from his cruciate ligament injury suffered earlier in the year.

Thomas Frank set for major fitness boost after October break

Radu Dragusin may not be the only player Thomas Frank expects to see back in full training soon. Randal Kolo Muani, who has been dealing with a dead leg, is also expected to return after the October international break, having recently featured from the bench for Tottenham.

New signing Kota Takai has yet to make his debut since joining from Kawasaki Frontale, but he too could be in contention once the squad reconvenes after the break.

Dominic Solanke remains a touch-and-go case, with Frank awaiting further medical updates before the Premier League resumes.