Tottenham Hotspur's Randal Kolo Muani is set to don a protective mask for the highly anticipated North London derby against Arsenal this Sunday. The striker suffered a fractured jaw during Spurs' 2-2 draw with Manchester United earlier this month following a collision with Harry Maguire.

Initially, there were concerns that the France international might be sidelined for up to eight weeks. However, after it was determined that he wouldn't require surgery, Tottenham's medical team has been working diligently to ensure his availability for the crucial match against their rivals.

Kolo Muani has been training this week wearing a specially fitted protective mask to shield his jaw. While his participation remains uncertain, his return to training is a significant boost for Tottenham manager Thomas Frank. Frank confirmed that Kolo Muani is available, stating, "Kolo Muani, yes trained today, available – of course, he has a mask he needs to play with".

The availability of Pape Sarr and Lucas Bergvall further bolsters Tottenham's squad. Defenders Ben Davies and Kota Takai have also returned to training. However, key players James Maddison, Yves Bissouma, Dejan Kulusevski, and Dominic Solanke remain sidelined.

Kolo Muani's potential presence on the field could pose a challenge for Arsenal, especially with Gabriel's recent injury. According to reports, Arsenal signed Christhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie as centre-back covers earlier in the summer. While Arsenal are still considered favorites, Gabriel's absence introduces an element of uncertainty.

The upcoming North London derby holds immense significance for both clubs. Tottenham will be aiming to secure a victory against their rivals, and Kolo Muani's potential involvement, even with a mask, could provide a significant lift to the team's attacking prowess.

Kolo Muani joined Tottenham on loan on September 1, generating considerable excitement among Spurs fans. He has made eight appearances in all competitions for the club but is still seeking his first goal. Tottenham supporters are hoping he can rediscover the form he displayed at Juventus last season, where he scored 10 goals in 22 games.

If Kolo Muani plays, he would be following in the footsteps of former Spurs striker Harry Kane, who famously wore a mask after breaking his nose and scored a memorable goal against Arsenal in a 2-2 draw.