Thomas Frank issues Wilson Odobert injury verdict as Tottenham woes mount | OneFootball

Spurs now have 11 first-team players sidelined through injury

Thomas Frank hopes Wilson Odobert’s injury is “not too serious” after the Tottenham winger was forced off during Spurs’ 2-1 defeat to Newcastle.

The French winger received treatment on the pitch before walking straight down the tunnel when replaced by Mathys Tel.

Odobert joins a growing absentee list, with 11 senior players now sidelined through injury, while captain Cristian Romero is suspended for three further games after picking up two red cards.

Frank was unable to offer a clear update on Odobert’s injury, but hoped it was not serious with Spurs already short of options on the wing.

“No [update], not yet,” Frank told reporters at full-time.

“I hope it's nothing too serious, but I don't know what it can be. Of course, I hope it's not a serious injury to a 20-year-old young player.”

Spurs slipped to within five points of the relegation zone as their winless run in the league extended to eight games.

Frank, who met with the Spurs hierarchy on Monday, insisted he was not in danger of being sacked, but added that now is not the time to panic.

He said: “We, of course, understand we're not in a good situation, but with everything in life you need to stay calm, keep doing it and keep going.”