Tottenham summer signing suffers injury curse; facing race against time to be fit for Wolves

Kolo Muani’s injury scare

According to Teamtalk, one man who might have offered a solution on the flank, Randal Kolo Muani, was a surprise absentee against Brighton. It has since been revealed that the French international suffered a dead leg in training, ruling him out of contention.

The injury is a frustrating setback, particularly given his remarkable fitness record at Eintracht Frankfurt and PSG, where he missed just a single game through injury during his senior career. For Tottenham fans, it raises uncomfortable memories of the so-called “Spurs injury curse,” though the expectation is that Kolo Muani will return quickly.

Typically, a dead leg keeps players out for around a week, meaning he has a good chance of featuring against Wolves. The worst-case scenario of a month-long layoff looks unlikely, but until he is back in action, Spurs will be holding their breath.

From a Tottenham perspective, Kolo Muani’s absence couldn’t have come at a worse time. The Brighton game made it painfully clear that the left-hand side lacks spark, and the Frenchman is exactly the kind of player who can add unpredictability, pace, and directness to the attack.

The hope is that his injury proves nothing more than a minor knock. Spurs cannot afford for another big signing to spend extended time on the sidelines. Frank’s project has started with promise, but the club must find solutions quickly, whether through Kolo Muani’s return, tactical tweaks, or dipping into the January market. If Tottenham can finally solve their left-wing puzzle, they’ll be far better equipped to push for silverware this season.