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Tottenham are dealing with an early-season challenge as new signing Dominic Solanke will miss the upcoming Premier League match against Everton due to an ankle injury.
Spurs had a mare with injuries last season, with over 20 players suffering injuries across the season, completely derailing their campaign despite a promising start.
And Ange would have hoped that he would have better luck with injuries this season but so far that does not seem to be the case.
Rodrigo Bentancur suffered an injury in their Premier League opener and while it is not as bad as it initially seemed, he will be out for the game against Everton.
And now in a major injury blow, big money summer signing Dominic Solanke is out with a knock which he suffered during the game against Leicester.
Postecoglou confirmed Solanke’s ankle injury, revealing that it worsened after the match, and will keep him sidelined for the Everton game.
Speaking to the press ahead of the Everton game, he said (quotes via Express Sport):
Dom [Solanke] picked up a knock in the last game. He got through the game but it flared up the day after and he’ll miss the game tomorrow.
“It’s an ankle injury, he copped it really early on, someone went across his ankle.”
“It [his return] just depends on his recovery [when he returns], obviously we’ve got the international break. but it’s not serious.”
With Solanke unavailable, Postecoglou may turn to Dejan Kulusevski for the central forward role. Kulusevski showed promise in this position during pre-season, notably scoring twice against Bayern Munich.
His creativity and goal-scoring ability could provide a valuable boost to Spurs’ attack.
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Chelsea’s summer transfer plans have reached a critical stage as the club looks to bolster its attacking options, but progress remains contingent on the departure of key first-team players. French forward Christopher Nkunku has become the focal point of Chelsea’s strategy, with Bayern Munich’s recent loan approach rejected. Both the club and Nkunku reportedly prefer a permanent move, valuing the forward at €50M ($58M), with four years remaining on his contract. Nkunku’s exit is widely expected, but Chelsea is determined to maximize its return. The forward has been linked with Bayern, Newcastle United and Inter Milan, underlining his appeal across Europe. For Chelsea, selling Nkunku is essential not only to balance the books but also to free space for potential additions in wide and attacking midfield positions. One of Chelsea’s primary targets is Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho. The 21-year-old has emerged as a priority, but a deal can only proceed if Chelsea offloads at least two forwards. Valued at around £50M ($67M), Garnacho has expressed a clear desire to join the Blues, while Uniteds aim to secure a full return on its academy graduate. His arrival would inject pace and creativity into Chelsea’s wide areas, addressing a key squad need under head coach Enzo Maresca. Chelsea is also monitoring RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons, but negotiations have proved complicated. The German club is reportedly seeking close to €80M ($93.6M), while Chelsea aims to keep the fee lower. Player-plus-cash arrangements have been explored, but no agreement has been reached. The Blues’ recruitment this summer is therefore heavily dependent on outgoing transfers. Unless Nkunku and potentially other forwards move on, signings such as Garnacho and Simons are unlikely to materialize. With the transfer window closing rapidly, Chelsea faces a delicate balancing act in maintaining squad depth while freeing the resources needed to secure its targets. The stakes have already been highlighted on the pitch, with Chelsea beginning the 2025-26 campaign with a 0-0 stalemate against Crystal Palace on Aug. 17. As the window draws to a close, the club’s ability to land high-profile additions will hinge entirely on the departure of first-team players. The next few weeks will be pivotal, shaping a squad ready to compete at the top level.
Shaquille O'Neal makes peace with longtime enemy — mostly
Shaquille O'Neal and Dwight Howard patched things up Sunday after years of feuding. But even while describing their rapprochement, O'Neal couldn't keep from teasing his longtime nemesis. The "Big Aristotle" was at the BIG3 playoffs Sunday to watch Howard's L.A. Riot play the Chicago Triplets. In the middle of describing to Rachel Nichols how he and Howard had made peace, O'Neal broke off his explanation to make fun of Howard for missing a dunk. The two Hall of Fame centers had sparred for years, despite their common ground as former members of the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers. Some of the tension seemed to be due to Howard adopting O'Neal's "Superman" nickname, though O'Neal claimed to Nichols that he was simply being tough on Howard to motivate him. That explanation doesn't account for the time O'Neal mocked Howard for playing basketball in the Taiwanese league or the decade-plus he's spent roasting Howard on his podcast, in public appearances and on "Inside the NBA." Still, it appears that the two have made peace. Despite O'Neal being left off the original list of presenters, he insisted that he'll be among a group of Hall of Famers inducting Howard Sept. 6, including Dominique Wilkins, Robert Parish, Dennis Rodman and Patrick Ewing. It means that two of the most dominant big men of their eras have finally buried the hatchet. It's added a new level of interest to the Hall of Fame ceremonies, and it should be a sweet moment between O'Neal and Howard. As long as Howard doesn't mention Superman.
What teams are asking about Commanders’ Brian Robinson Jr. amid trade interest
After reports surrounding Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr.’s imminent exit amid trade interest, that notion was confirmed this week. Coach Dan Quinn confirmed the Commanders’ plans for Robinson Jr. as he was also inactive in Monday’s 31-17 preseason loss against the Cincinnati Bengals. After the loss, Quinn released a statement that the Commanders and Robinson Jr. would be going their separate ways, which means a potential trade should be coming down the pike soon, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. “Brian Robinson Jr. did not play, and Dan Quinn pretty much, confirming that they’re going to move on from Robinson here,” Garafolo said. “He is set to make a total of $3.5 million per this season in the final year of his deal. So, it’s looking like a potential trade. Both sides agreed he’s not going to play to play in that game to keep a trade alive — didn’t want him to get hurt in that case.” Still, there isn’t an apparent reason why the Commanders are actively shopping Robinson Jr. for potential suitors. “I know there’s interest because, as I’ve reported this, I’ve heard from teams that are saying, “What happened there?” How did he fall out of favor? Does he want a new contract? Yeah, I mean, eventually he does,” Garafolo added. “But this is a contract year, and right now, given this situation, my understanding is he wants the best possible situation for him to have the best possible season to set him up for a payday this offseason as a free agent. “So, right now, all about fit for Brian Robinson. I believe he’s going to have a new home. If it’s not via trade and they got to cut him, he’ll have a new home in short order,” Garafolo concluded. Dan Quinn hints at Brian Robinson Jr’s Commanders exit The plans to sit Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. against the Bengals only fueled trade interest until head coach Dan Quinn’s public interest confirmed suspicion. “There’s just a lot of moving parts this time of year,” Quinn said via a team transcript. “Those things take place. And so I just wanted to make sure that’s my responsibility to let the team know whenever I can, so they’re not hearing any information from anywhere else. So that was all more of the standard operating procedure for me.” Quinn added that he has too much respect for Robinson Jr. to reveal what led to the Commanders’ decision to part ways with their veteran running back.
Raiders could and should end up being a name at the top of the list of candidates to trade for a former starter looking for a new situation
When you talk about the last 20 years of the Las Vegas Raiders and even the Oakland Raiders, it’s hard not to talk about how much they have come up short on their quarterback decisions. You have to mention the position while focusing on the last two decades. The Raiders have maybe the biggest draft bust of all time in JaMarcus Russell, and Derek Carr, while he was a franchise guy, was never good enough to win a postseason game, let alone get them there more than twice. So, it’s a position that has been pretty polarizing over the last two decades, but not for the right reasons. Getting Geno Smith is about as smart a thing as the Raiders could have done this offseason, considering what the QB market was in free agency and the NFL Draft. However, he’s getting up there in age. Sure, his body may not have a ton of wear and tear on it, but the body still does age. Smith can’t play forever, so while he may be the guy this year and next year, the Raiders will eventually have to address the position again. And that could end up being next offseason, or the one after that, for all we know. And when that time comes, do we really know if the Raiders will be bad enough to have a top pick in the draft to get their next quarterback, and do we want them to continue to get older quarterbacks that we be gone in 2-3 years? The answer is no. So, they could, and should, be a candidate to trade for a quarterback who is in a very unique situation right now, and just needs a new start. Raiders should trade for Colts QB Anthony Richardson I already know what everyone is thinking – don’t you think I know he can’t throw the ball and has made some very questionable IQ plays over the last few years? Yes, I know that, but I’m not asking the Raiders to trade for a guy who is going to come in and be the starter right away. I’m asking them to trade for a guy who needs to sit behind a veteran guy and learn some more. Anthony Richardson was the former No. 4 overall pick by the Indianapolis Colts. He started four games in his first year after getting hurt for the year, and started 11 games last year before, ultimately, getting benched, and he was banged up a bit, too. But, he was taken that high for a reason, and anyone in their right mind can see the potential he has, but everyone should also be able to see the work he needs to do. But first, how did we get here with Anthony Richardson in the first place? And, will the Raiders even be able to trade for Richardson? The Colts made a puzzling decision by naming Daniel Jones the starter over Anthony Richardson ahead of the 2025 season. Now the question everyone around the league will ask is: "Will Anthony Richardson be made available via trade?" It's a good question, and I think normally the player would be, the Colts don't seem to want to do that, though. Richardson could force their hand, though, by requesting a trade. If he does, I think the Colts would have to at least listen to teams around the league. The Raiders would make a lot of sense as a destination with Pete Carroll being someone that many believed was very high on Richardson during his draft process. I think it would still take more draft capital than people realize, just due to the stubbornness of the Colts' decision makers. If I had to guess a fourth-round pick and maybe a player at a position of need, such as S, LB, or a depth offensive lineman. - Destin Adams, A to Z Sports Indianapolis Hear me out: The Raiders want to trade Aidan O’Connell, and he has shown that he may have some potential that hasn’t been tapped yet. But, he is also probably going to be a career backup, and it seems like that is a position the Colts usually need – a backup quarterback. Maybe you test the waters with O’Connell so they are still getting a backup in return, along with another player of sorts, and then a pick, not one too high, though. And, doing this trade makes sense from the standpoint of everything I have already explained about needing a future franchise guy, letting him sit and learn, but also that Pete Carroll is a huge fan of Richardson. And, he has a track record of turning guys around and finding that untapped potential. Now, if the asking price is too outrageous, of course, you don’t do this trade. But if it’s just right, I see no reason why John Spytek shouldn’t pull the trigger on it. Richardson played a handful of college football games at Florida, and he still needs some time to develop. He’ll get to do that behind one of the best pure passers this game has in Geno Smith.
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