John Wenham believes that Manor Solomon will now “struggle” to impress Ange Postecoglou as his first season at Tottenham was marred by injury.
Solomon has made just six appearances for Spurs this season since arriving in north London last summer.
Just two months into his Tottenham career, the 24-year-old had to undergo surgery on a knee injury (via BBC Sport, 6 October) and has not been seen since.
Speaking ahead of Spurs’ 2-1 win over Brighton on Saturday 10 February (via Football London, 9 February), Postecoglou revealed that the Israeli international is still “two or three weeks” away from a return.
Wenham was frustrated by this injury after the impressive start that Solomon made in the N17 season.
Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Wenham said: ‘Speaking to Tottenham News, he said there were a lot of problems at the moment, “He started the season very strongly, he was fantastic away at Burnley, so it’s really disappointing how his season has ended.
“Now that he’s back fit, he’ll actually be the sixth striker behind Son Heung-min, Richarlison, Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski and Timo Werner.
“Nevertheless, he is still a good choice in the team and now he will have to fight for his place.
“When he comes back, he will have to work hard and maybe he will make a real impact in a Spurs jersey next season.”
Solomon can still make an impact at Tottenham:
Wenham is confident the former Fulham loanee can still be a success at Tottenham Hotspur.
He made his first appearance of the season against Burnley at Turf Moor (5-2) on Saturday 2 September and was in great spirits on the day, providing two assists for Son Heung-Min.
Given the number of strikers Spurs currently have on their roster, there could be some changes at the club in the summer and Solomon hopes that his time at Hotspur Way will not be cut short.
He still has the potential to make a significant impact and he will have to prove that to the club and to Postecoglou by the end of the season.