Thomas Frank provides Tottenham injury update on Dominic Solanke after Destiny Udogie blow

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Thomas Frank has now revealed why Dominic Solanke did not feature in Tottenham’s pre-season friendly against Luton Town on Saturday, as Spurs announce bad news on Destiny Udogie.

Both Udogie and Solanke were not part of the Spurs team which took to the field at Hotspur Way against Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday morning.

The striker and the left-back were expected to play against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road, but neither played any part in the 0-0 draw against the Championship side.

Instead, it was Mathys Tel who was leading the line against the Hatters while Jamie Donley was a late surprise inclusion at left-back.

Thomas Frank provides good news on Dominic Solanke

Some Spurs fans may have feared the worst about the pair’s absence, but Frank has now assuaged their concerns by revealing that both players were left out as a precaution.

The Dane insisted that there was nothing to be worried about with the striker or the left-back ahead of Tottenham’s pre-season tour to Asia.

When asked why Solanke was not involved against Luton, Frank said (via Football.London): “Dom has a minor ankle issue, nothing we’re worried about, just a precaution for today.”

Unfortunately, Udogie will miss Tottenham’s pre-season tour of Asia after feeling a muscular issue in the warm-up for the Luton Town match.

Spurs now head out on tour without a recognised left-back, beyond Ben Davies who has played more as a centre-back in recent years, and the right-footed Djed Spence.

Why Rodrigo Bentancur did not feature in either of Tottenham’s friendlies

Even though Rodrigo Bentancur was named in the starting line-up for the clash against Wycombe, the midfielder did not take to the pitch.

It was academy midfielder George Abbott who took to the field instead of Uruguayan, whose name was removed from the starting eleven just 30 minutes before kick-off.

However, Tottenham fans do not have anything to worry about, as it has been reported that Bentancur missed the clash against Wycombe due to an illness. The midfielder has made the squad for Spurs’ pre-season tour without issue.