LONDON (AFP) - Tottenham Hotspur are "happy" with Harry Kane's recovery process following an ankle injury but manager Mauricio Pochettino does not know if he will be back in action ahead of schedule.
The England captain was ruled out until early March after sustaining ligament damage in the 1-0 defeat by Manchester United on Jan 13, the third season in a row he has suffered such a problem.
But Kane, who has previously returned from injuries quicker than forecast, raised hopes he could be back in action soon after posting a video of himself on social media doing significant exercises on the joint.
Whether that means he will return before March remains to be seen and Pochettino was not putting a timescale on when the Spurs star would play again.
"I cannot tell you if he is ahead of schedule or not," said Pochettino, whose side host Newcastle on Saturday (Feb 2).
"We assess him day-by-day. He is showing on his social media that he looks strong and very fit and very well, running and doing exercises.
"You know him very well, he is very strong and is a guy that puts 200 percent in to be back as soon as possible."
'GOING TO DREAM'
Spurs, who will assess Son Heung-min after his midweek exertions on his first game back from international duty, will climb into second place and four points behind leaders Liverpool, albeit possibly temporarily, if they win the lunchtime kick-off.
Getting stronger every day. Lots more work to do â˜€ï¸ #RehabWork pic.twitter.com/dtfEYqDzZ1— Harry Kane (@HKane) January 31, 2019
Pochettino, whose side failed to add to their squad for the second transfer window running, is daring to dream of overhauling Liverpool and Manchester City, though he applied his usual cautionary note.
He said: "We cannot put the excuse that we are not a real contender but we are going to try, we are going to dream because we are close, we are there in a very good position and we are going to try and fight until the end to be as high as we can."
The Spurs boss has performed a surprising reversal and intends to use outcast Dutch striker Vincent Janssen, who has not played for the north London club since August 2017.
Having not been listed in the club's Premier League squad in the first half of the season, and being forced to train with the Under-23s, he was expected to leave in the January transfer window.
However, despite links to several European clubs, Janssen stayed put and now Pochettino will include him in his first-team squad.
"My decision is from today he's going to be involved with the first team, to try to do his best, to get fit and be competitive, and he's going to be one more in the squad and the team," he said.
Wolves beat Bournemouth in their best top-flight run for 38 years. Wolves' previous top-flight campaign in 2011-12 ended with just 25 points and relegation. Federer returns to Roland
Wolves beat Bournemouth in their best top-flight run for 38
adtest.supersport.com/football/premier-league/news/181215/Wolves_beat_Bournemouth_in_their_best_topflight_run_for_38_years
Wolves' previous top-flight campaign in 2011-12 ended with just 25 points and relegation. Now they are seventh, one point behind Manchester United. Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo was predictably delighted with his team on a bitterly cold day. "In this weather, with the wind, cold and rain and against Bournemouth - I'm very proud.
Soccer: Wolves beat Bournemouth in their best top-flight run
Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shot to the top of the Premier League scoring charts with two goals in Saturday's 3-1 home win over struggling Burnley. brace gives Arsenal win over
Soccer: Aubameyang brace gives Arsenal win over Burnley
Osako double saves the day for Japan, Football News & Top
Barcelona has welcomed Ousmane Dembele back to training ahead of a crunch LaLiga clash with title rival Atletico Madrid and its Champions League quarter-final with Manchester United. Dembele sustained a torn hamstring after coming off the bench in Barca's 5-1 last-16 second-leg win over Lyon last month, with Ernesto Valverde accepting he knew
JUST IN: Dembele takes part in full training ahead of United
Gwinn gets Germany's vital goal. Germany's midfielder Giulia Gwinn jumps for joy after scoring the winner in their Women's World Cup Group B match against China yesterday.
Giulia Gwinn gets Germany on the board vs. China | 2019 FIFA
SINGAPORE - Maurizio Sarri should be given more time as Chelsea manager, but the club's success next season will also depend greatly on whether it succeeds in getting a transfer ban lifted.. Read
Football: Chelsea's success next season hinges on transfer
Shiotani fires Japan past Uzbeks, Qatar's Ali downs Saudis
Spokeo is focused on helping people research and reconnect with others. From reuniting families, to providing our users with peace of mind, or even getting involved in the community, take a look at some of the ways Spokeo is helping make a difference.
What two stiff tests revealed about USWNT depth at the start
Liverpool will hope to pile the pressure on Man City by beating Southampton and returning to the top of the Premier League this evening. Live from St. Mary's, Friday Night Football returns to Sky
Liverpool beat Chelsea to return top of Premier League
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has backed Gonzalo Higuain to earn a permanent move for Stamford Bridge next season. Higuain moved to Chelsea during the January transfer window on loan from Juventus, having spent the first half of the campaign with AC Milan, but has struggled to find his feet in the Premier League.
Higuain must earn permanent Chelsea deal - Sarri - World
worldsoccertalk.com/2019/01/23/higuain-must-earn-permanent-chelsea-deal-sarri/
Higuain must earn permanent Chelsea deal - Sarri AFP January 23, 2019 AFP No Comments London (AFP) - Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is confident Gonzalo Higuain can be the short-term solution to his side's need for goals and urged the Argentine to earn a permanent move to the Premier League.
Football News: Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante is a doubt for Wednesday's Europa League final against Arsenal because of a knee injury, with coach Maurizio Sarri rat Chelsea sweat on Kante
Chelsea sweat on Kante fitness for Europa League final
worldsoccertalk.com/2019/05/28/chelsea-sweat-on-kante-fitness-for-europa-league-final/
Chelsea sweat on Kante fitness for Europa League final AFP May 28, 2019 AFP No Comments Baku (AFP) - Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante is a doubt for Wednesday's Europa League final against Arsenal because of a knee injury, with coach Maurizio Sarri rating the French star's chances of playing in Baku as no better than "50/50".
Football: Chelsea sweat on Kante fitness for Europa League
sportsloveme.com/soccer/football-chelsea-sweat-on-kante-fitness-for-europa-league-final/
Football: Chelsea sweat on Kante fitness for Europa League final 05/28/2019 Chelsea , Europa League BAKU (AFP) - Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante is a doubt for Wednesday's (May 29) Europa League final against Arsenal because of a knee injury, with coach Maurizio Sarri rating the French star's chances of playing in Baku as no better than
N'Golo Kante still not guaranteed Europa League final start
VALENCIENNES, France (REUTERS, THE GUARDIAN) - Barbara Bonansea scored twice to give Italy a surprise, last-gasp 2-1 victory against Australia in their opening Group C game at the women's football
Soccer: Italy upset Australia with Bonansea double - gcf-vn.org
0 comments:
Post a Comment