Tottenham's De Zerbi gives injury update on Solanke, Simons

Tottenham Hotspur faces a double injury blow as key players Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons were forced off during their crucial 1-0 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed both players sustained injuries, with Solanke suffering a muscular problem and Simons a knee issue. The extent of these injuries is still being assessed, casting a shadow over the team's fight against relegation.

This setback comes at a critical juncture for Spurs, who are battling to avoid their first top-flight relegation since 1977. While the win at Molineux ended a 16-match winless streak and offered a glimmer of hope, the potential absence of Solanke and Simons for their remaining four games is a significant concern. De Zerbi expressed his uncertainty about the severity of the injuries, particularly Simons' knee problem, which is inherently more worrying than Solanke's muscular issue.

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Solanke has a muscular injury. I don't know what level of injury, and for Xavi it's a problem of the knee, and we're going to see in the next days, Monday or Tuesday.

The team remains in 18th place, just two points clear of safety, with a difficult run of fixtures ahead, including a trip to Aston Villa. The focus now shifts to player recovery and De Zerbi's ability to navigate these challenges with a potentially depleted squad. The club's survival in the Premier League hangs precariously in the balance.

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For Solanke, it's not a big problem. I don't know how many games we lose him, but I would like to know the real situation of Xavi, because the knee is always different than the muscular injury.