Dominic Solanke must repay Tottenham faith – or risk being left behind

Sam Tabuteau of The Standard argues that Dominic Solanke must repay the faith shown by Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi or risk losing his place. Solanke, who captained 10-man Spurs, scored a stoppage-time equalizer to secure a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford. The goal ended a seven-month scoring drought in the league for the forward.

Tabuteau contends that Solanke needs to become a consistent goalscorer after failing to hit double figures in league goals since his £65 million transfer from Bournemouth in 2024. The writer notes that while an injury-hit year disrupted Solanke's form, the striker must capitalize on De Zerbi's trust amid the club's aggressive transfer strategy.