
Dominic Solanke
Center Forward
Target Striker
Sep 14, 1997 (29)
Right
6'1"
176 lb
Ranking
Grades
Key Grades
2026/2027 Premier League
Overall Grades by game
2026/2027 Premier League
Upcoming matches
News
Available to play in cup
Solanke is available and could start in Wednesday's cup game against Charlton after featuring off the bench in Saturday's league opener, according to head coach Roberto De Zerbi. "Solanke is available to play, He is another important player. We stayed up with Richarlison last season, I love him. He has to play much better than Brentford. Everyone made mistakes, me included as a first, but for us the No 10 especially when they defend man-to-man we need the striker to protect the ball and help us get up the pitch. He is another very important player."
Analysis: Solanke made his return after being sidelined with an ankle issue in Saturday's game against Brentford and could be in line to start Wednesday's cup match. The manager's comments carried both backing and pressure, calling him an important player while pointedly noting he must perform better than he did against Brentford, and stressing the need for a striker who can hold the ball when opponents defend man-to-man. With Richarlison having deputized capably in his absence and Omar Marmoush set to arrive, Wednesday reads as a chance for Solanke to reassert himself rather than a guaranteed path back into the league side.
Returns to bench
Solanke (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's opener against Brentford.
Analysis: Solanke has not played since Aug. 1 against Chelsea due to ankle discomfort that kept him out of the club's last three matches. He has made encouraging progress in recent days and returned to training, but he will only be available from the bench Saturday as expected following the layoff. He will look to push Richarlison for the starting role in the coming matches.
Explore more players

João Pedro

Bukayo Saka

Cody Gakpo

Cole Palmer
Select Player
Search and select a player to compare