Thomas Frank provides Dominic Solanke injury update after Tottenham striker misses win over Arsenal | OneFootball

Solanke could feature in final match of the tour

Injury boost: Dominic Solanke is nearing a return to action

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Thomas Frank confirmed Dominic Solanke is “close” to returning from an ankle injury.

Speaking after the victory over north London rivals Arsenal, Frank provided a positive injury update on Solanke.

“He's close, if not for Sunday then he should be fit to play against Bayern,” the Spurs boss said.

That will be welcome news for Frank, who has been without Solanke since the opening pre-season match against Reading with what was described as a “minor” injury.

Spurs now fly to South Korea where they can expect huge support as a result of Heung-min Son’s presence.

Frank paid tribute to the number of Spurs fans who have turned up on the tour so far, admitting it had made clear to him the size of the job he has taken on.

“I think I had a good idea but you don't really know until you step into it and I think seeing how important it is for the fans,” he said.

“The fans have been waiting every day for us, every morning and evening, and the fans that came to open training and were at the game.

“You understand more and more, first and foremost how big a club Spurs is and the importance of the club.”