In what has already been a turbulent week for Tottenham Hotspur, star forward Randal Kolo Muani gave fans a major scare on Tuesday. The French international was involved in a car accident while driving to Stansted Airport for the team’s Champions League flight to Germany. The crash occurred when a tyre on his Ferrari blew out, causing the vehicle to spin out of control.
Fortunately, Kolo Muani walked away from the wreckage unscathed. His teammate, Wilson Odobert, who was driving separately behind him, witnessed the incident and immediately pulled over to assist. While the car suffered significant damage, both players eventually made their way to Frankfurt on a later flight and are expected to be in the squad for Wednesday night’s crucial clash.
Spurs manager Thomas Frank addressed the situation during his pre-match press conference, sounding relieved that the drama didn’t result in any injuries. He confirmed that while he hadn’t had a long personal sit-down with the pair yet, the medical and coaching staff had given them the green light. Frank noted that such incidents are rare but handled with the utmost care, and he fully expects both Frenchmen to be ready for selection.
However, the news wasn’t all positive for the North London side. The manager’s defensive headache has intensified with the loss of Pedro Porro, who is facing a month on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury sustained over the weekend. Adding to the list of absentees is Micky van de Ven, who stayed behind in London to nurse a “minor” issue. While Van de Ven could return for the upcoming Premier League fixture against Manchester City, his absence leaves a significant void in the backline for tonight’s European tie.
Despite the off-pitch drama and the mounting injury list, the mission for Tottenham remains clear. A victory against Eintracht Frankfurt would secure their spot in the Champions League last 16, providing a much-needed silver lining to a week filled with unexpected hurdles. For Kolo Muani, tonight offers a chance to shift the headlines from a highway accident to a winning performance on the pitch.
