Tottenham Hotspur forward Randal Kolo Muani has been confirmed as unharmed following a minor car accident on the M25 motorway, with the player expected to feature in Wednesday's crucial Champions League fixture against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Incident Details and Team Response
The incident occurred on Tuesday as Kolo Muani was travelling to the airport for the team's flight to Germany. Social media images circulated showing the Paris St Germain attacker and his team-mate Wilson Odobert standing beside a damaged black Ferrari at the roadside.
Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank addressed the situation during a press conference, confirming that both players were "fine" following what he described as a minor accident caused by a tyre blowout.
Team-Mate Assistance and Travel Arrangements
Interestingly, Wilson Odobert was travelling separately in his own vehicle but immediately stopped to assist his team-mate following the incident. The pair subsequently continued their journey to Germany together, albeit with some delay to their travel schedule.
"Everyone else involved in that accident was fine," Frank told reporters. "It was a tyre blowing up, so they are a little bit delayed but they will land later tonight."
Training Participation and Match Availability
Despite the incident, Kolo Muani had participated in open training earlier on Tuesday at Tottenham's Hotspur Way facility in Enfield, demonstrating his fitness ahead of the European fixture.
When pressed for further details about the crash, Frank maintained his position that both players were unharmed. "They're fine, it was on the way to the airport," he explained. "I haven't spoken to them personally yet. The first message is that they are fine and nothing happened, as I said the first time."
The Tottenham manager expressed confidence that both players would be available for selection against Eintracht Frankfurt, stating: "They will fly out later and I fully expect both to be available for tomorrow."
Broader Context and Implications
This incident comes at a critical juncture in Tottenham's European campaign, with the Champions League knockout stages approaching. The club will be relieved that what could have been a significant disruption has been minimised to a minor travel delay.
The quick response from team-mate Odobert highlights the camaraderie within the Tottenham squad, while Frank's transparent communication about the situation demonstrates the club's commitment to keeping supporters informed about player welfare matters.
As Tottenham prepare for their important European fixture, the focus now shifts entirely to football matters, with both Kolo Muani and Odobert expected to be fully involved in Wednesday's match preparations despite their eventful journey to Germany.
