Solanke is now close to returning to the pitch, with key surgery having boosted his recovery. He is taking a day-by-day approach to his return, not wanting to put a timeline on it after previously promising to be back soon.

The 28-year-old's injury is one of several that have affected the team's lineup, including those of James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski. Manager Thomas Frank has expressed hope that Solanke will be back on the pitch before the end of 2025.