SOCCER: Hotspurs duo Kolo Muani and Odobert involved in minor car crash

Tottenham Hotspur forwards Randal Kolo Muani and Wilson Odobert were involved in a minor car accident, manager Thomas Frank confirmed on Tuesday, but both are expected to be available for Wednesday’s Champions League match against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Spurs will, however, be without defenders Pedro Porro and Micky van de Ven as they aim to secure a last-16 spot in the competition by finishing in the top eight of the league-phase standings.

Frank did not provide all the details of the accident, which occurred while the players were on their way to the airport with the squad.

“Unfortunately, both were involved in a minor accident. Everyone else involved is fine,” Frank told reporters. “It was a tire blowing up, so the two of them were a little delayed, but they will land later tonight. I’m actually in doubt if they were both in the same car, but they were together. I haven’t spoken to them personally yet because the first message is that they are fine. They are flying out later, and I fully expect both to be available for tomorrow.”

Spurs’ injury list continues to grow. Frank is already without James Maddison, Mohammed Kudus, Lucas Bergvall, Dejan Kulusevski, and Richarlison. He also provided updates on the latest absentees.

“Pedro hasn’t traveled. He’s unfortunately picked up a hamstring injury, so he will be out for four weeks,” Frank said. “Micky hasn’t traveled. It’s just a minor thing. We expect him to be a big possibility for the Manchester City game. It’s not a hamstring.”

Spurs’ European form has stood in sharp contrast to their domestic results. In the Champions League, they have lost only one match in seven, against champions Paris Saint-Germain, while in the Premier League, Frank’s side has won just two of their last 14 games.

“I think the performances for a while have been good in many ways. We just haven’t gotten on the right side enough to get the three points,” Frank said. “For me, tomorrow it’s all about Frankfurt, all about the opportunity ahead of us.”

Tottenham currently sits fifth in the Champions League standings with 14 points, already guaranteed at least a playoff spot. A win against Frankfurt would secure a top-eight finish, while the German side has already been eliminated.

-Reporting by Trevor Stynes; Editing by Toby Davis/Reuters