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Dominic Solanke played 90 minutes for Tottenham against Arsenal on 15 January but has not featured since Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke is set to be out for "around six weeks" with a knee injury, says head coach Ange Postecoglou, as the club's injury crisis deepens. Solanke was one of 14 senior players absent from Spurs' 3-2 win at Hoffenheim in the Europa League on Thursday. And afterwards, Postecoglou said he expected Solanke to be out until early March, meaning he will miss their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg meeting with Liverpool as well as several Premier League games. "With Dom [Solanke], the information now is around the six-week mark with him, " Postecoglou said. "No surgery but we're looking around six weeks. It might be quicker but we'll see. " Solanke joins a lengthy injury list that includes fellow forwards Timo Werner and Brennan Johnson. While some players, such as Yves Bissouma, Pape Sarr and Cristian Romero, are close to a return, others are long-term absentees, including first-choice keeper Guglielmo Vicario. Latest Tottenham news, analysis and fan views Get Tottenham news sent straight to your phone Spurs have been left shorthanded by their injury troubles. Against Hoffenheim, Postecoglou could only name eight substitutes, including two goalkeepers and five teenagers. All three of the players to come off the bench against Hoffenheim were 19 or younger, including 17-year-old debutant Callum Olusesi. "These guys are giving everything they can. It should not be dismissed that I had five teenagers [on the pitch], " Postecoglou said. "We are a Premier League outfit playing in an away game in Europe and we had five teenagers out there. It is pretty much unheard of in an important game, not a dead rubber. And that goes to show the load these guys are willing to take on themselves, without making excuses. "I could not speak highly enough of the players carrying us through. They will get some help hopefully soon with some players coming back. We are in a real good position in Europe. " Spurs are now fourth in the Europa League table, and will qualify as one of the eight sides to go straight into the knockout phase if they beat Elfsborg on matchday eight. Their progress in the cups is in stark contrast to their league form. In the Premier League, they have won one of their past 10 matches and have fallen to 15th, eight points above the relegation zone. 'The fans love Garnacho' - but has he said farewell to Old Trafford? 'It could be a remarkable season' - can Spurs salvage campaign? Ainslie 'astounded' at Ineos America's Cup split A GP under suspicion following an unexpected death The story of Dr Adams, who in 1957 found himself at the centre of 'the trial of the century' The classic reality show starring Paris Hilton Can jet setters Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie give up their A-list lifestyles? Shocking allegations and conspiracies around 'Diddy' Anoushka Mutanda Dougherty and her expert guests unravel the truth behind the headlines A new series of fresh forensic challenges Forensic pathologists face more personal and professional challenges in new Silent Witness Sutton's predictions v Back in Action star Jamie Demetriou 'Hurt and hope for Clement as Rangers fight adversity' 'Bills can topple Chiefs - if they keep Mahomes off the field' 'The older guys versus the younger guys' - what makes Djokovic-Murray tick I love the dark places - new England captain Aldcroft 'A pitiful & chastening surrender – Guardiola's job never been bigger' 'We want to win 16-0 and embarrass England' - Harris eyes clean sweep Champions League set for dramatic finale - how it stands Norris 'ready to bring the fight to everyone' 'Five reasons why the Baz-Buttler combo is right for England' Pressure at Man Utd is the highest - De Ligt. Video Pressure at Man Utd is the highest - De Ligt In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Chelsea's Cuthbert and Reiten roast each other in Honesty Cards. Video Chelsea's Cuthbert and Reiten roast each other in Honesty Cards 5 Live Sport: All About. .. Audio5 Live Sport: All About. .. Who are Khedira's top five midfielders of all time? Video Who are Khedira's top five midfielders of all time? Cole Palmer - made in the Caribbean Detail-obsessed yet vulnerable – Bompastor's recipe for success Is Postecoglou's style causing Tottenham's injury crisis? Atalanta's Gasperini 'tactical genius' but 'criminally underrated' How Hyrox became the latest sporting craze © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.