Tottenham updates ahead of Burnley

Thomas Frank updates on Destiny Udogie’s fitness and Yves Bissouma’s discipline ahead of the Burnley match, with other squad news.

Tottenham updates on Udogie and Bissouma before Burnley

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank spoke at a pre match press conference ahead of the Premier League opener against Burnley at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday. Destiny Udogie is progressing in his knee recovery but will not be involved in the opener. The left back has been out since July 26 after pulling up in a warm‑up before a pre-season friendly with Luton Town.

Frank said the rest of the squad is available for the game, and stressed that Destiny remains in progress but is not yet ready for selection. Yves Bissouma, who was left out of the PSG trip for disciplinary reasons, will be back in the squad tomorrow. Manor Solomon has returned to training and joined parts of the session, while Dominic Solanke came on as a substitute in the PSG friendly after an injury return. Long‑term injuries James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Radu Dragusin remain sidelined.

The update highlights Tottenham’s balancing act between managing injuries and maintaining discipline. Udogie’s continued absence leaves a gap on the left and tests the team’s depth early in the season, while Bissouma’s return shores up midfield options after a disciplinary setback. The return of Solomon adds a glimmer of attacking depth, but the squad still carries notable absences that could shape selection and rotation in the early fixtures. In a season where every match is a test of resilience, Frank’s emphasis on availability is as much about squad management as it is about the Burnley game.

Highlights

The real test comes when minutes are on the line and the squad is stretched.