Kolo Muani and Odobert are fine and ready to play after car crash says Frank
Thomas Frank, manager of Tottenham, indicated that Randal Kolo Muani and Wilson Odobert are "fine" and prepared to confront Eintracht Frankfurt, even though they experienced a car incident in London on Tuesday.
In an interview conducted in Germany ahead of Wednesdays concluding Champions League league phase encounter, Frank mentioned that the French pair, absent from the teams flight, would join subsequently and participate.
"Both Kolo Muani and Wilson Odobert are okay. Regrettably, they encountered a slight mishap," Frank informed the press, noting the incident occurred while the athletes were en route to the airport.
"All other individuals in that incident were unharmed. It involved a tyre failure. Thus, they face a short postponement but expect to arrive this evening.
"I anticipate their full availability for tomorrows fixture."
The manager further noted that defenders Pedro Porro and Micky van de Ven sustained knocks and would miss the game in Frankfurt, exacerbating Tottenhams significant injury challenges.
"Pedro did not make the trip. Sadly, he suffered a hamstring issue, sidelining him for about four weeks," the Dane detailed.
"Micky also stayed behind. Its a small concern. He might return for the upcoming weekend match."
This term has seen the London outfit plagued by injuries to numerous vital squad members, with Frank previously describing his team as "cursed" back in January.
Richarlison, Mohammed Kudus, and Rodrigo Bentancur remain sidelined due to hamstring problems, while Ben Davies and Lucas Bergvall deal with ankle issues, and Dejan Kulusevski along with James Maddison recover from severe knee ailments.
Additionally, Tottenhams Radu Dragusin, Yves Bissouma, Mathys Tel, Conor Gallagher, and Souza cannot feature, as they were not included in the clubs Champions League roster.
Spurs acquired Gallagher and Souza during the winter transfer period, and Frank confirmed that Tottenham continues to seek reinforcements, stating "we shall exhaust all options to bolster the team".
Considerable buzz
Tottenham has faced difficulties in the domestic league this campaign, prompting demands for Franks dismissal, yet they have shone in continental competitions.
As Europa League champions, they occupy fifth position in the 36 team standings and could clinch straight advancement to the knockout stage with victory against Frankfurt.
"This presents an excellent chance to lock in a top eight finish, a commendable accomplishment," Frank shared with journalists.
"We remain upbeat, eager for the challenge, and concentrating all efforts there."
Featured in the Champions League merely twice, Frankfurt holds 33rd place and ranks among four squads already ousted, set to conclude their involvement on Wednesday.
Nonetheless, the attendance of French international Kolo Muani offers the local supporters another point of interest.
The 27 year old spent one campaign at Frankfurt prior to sparking supporter discontent by insisting on a 95 million euro ($113 million) transfer to Paris Saint Germain in 2023.
Frankfurt winger Ansgar Knauff, a former teammate of the striker, commented earlier Tuesday on "the substantial commotion around his departure".
"Considerable events unfolded. I doubt the supporters will offer a friendly reception, though it will be pleasant to reunite with him," Knauff remarked.