The £47.5 Million Signing Will Miss Tottenham’s Trip to Luton on Saturday Due to Injury

Wales manager Rob Page has emphasised that the health and safety of Brennan Johnson remain his top priority after the Tottenham Hotspur forward was ruled out of his club’s upcoming Premier League match against Luton Town this Saturday due to injury. The £47.5 million summer signing from Nottingham Forest has been a key figure for both club and country since his move to Spurs, but concerns over his fitness have led to him being sidelined for the match.

Johnson, 22, has made an impressive start to life in North London, contributing both goals and assists in Tottenham’s attack. However, Page was quick to clarify that his role as the manager of the Welsh national team means prioritising the player’s long-term health and well-being, especially following a series of recent injuries that have affected Johnson’s fitness levels.

“We are in regular contact with Tottenham’s medical staff, and Brennan’s health is our priority,” Page stated. “We want to make sure he’s fully recovered and in the best condition possible before he returns to play. His future with both his club and our national team depends on him being in the best physical state.”

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou also expressed concern for Johnson’s fitness ahead of their trip to Luton, revealing that the player would not feature in the weekend fixture to avoid further strain on his injury. While the exact nature of the injury has not been fully disclosed, Johnson is expected to undergo additional assessments before a decision is made on his return to action.

Johnson has become an integral part of Wales’ forward line since making his international debut, and Page will be hoping for his swift recovery as the national team prepares for upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers. His absence from the squad for their next round of fixtures is a blow, but Page remains optimistic that Johnson will be back to full fitness soon.

“For now, we’ll focus on his recovery,” said Page. “We want him to be back at his best for the international games, but more importantly, we want to ensure he’s in the best possible health for the long run.”

As the international break approaches, all eyes will be on Johnson’s recovery, with both Tottenham and Wales eager to have their star forward available for future fixtures.