Thomas Frank has confirmed that three Tottenham stars have recovered from injury and are ready for the huge Premier League clash against Chelsea.
Spurs could move up to second in the table and within just two points of leaders Arsenal when they host their London rivals on Saturday evening.
Though they crashed out of the Carabao Cup to holders Newcastle United on Wednesday, Tottenham’s league form is very impressive. No team has scored more (19) and only Arsenal can better their seven goals conceded.
That’s despite Frank having no less than 11 players in the treatment room including captain Cristian Romero whose been out for the last few games with a groin issue.
But in a very timely boost, the centre-back is now fit and ready to play against Chelsea, as are Destiny Udogie and Wilson Odobert after recovering from a knee injury and a side strain respectively.
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The positive news is that Romero, Destiny and Wilson are available for selection for Saturday,’ Frank said in his pre-match press conference.
On Romero, the manager added: “Very aware of trying to be able to make the best possible decisions. In the end I’ll get a lot of decision from the medical staff but in the end it’s always on me. If a player breaks down, it’s on me.
‘If he was fit enough, he’d have been involved Wednesday. He’s ready to be involved tomorrow, let’s see how much.’
Additionally, summer signing Kota Takai is close to returning to training but striker Dominic Solanke will not be back before the international break.
‘Very aware that we want him back,’ Frank said of Solanke. ‘Hopefully touch wood have him back and no setbacks.
‘We are very aware of doing it the right way. So it’s going in the right direction. He’ll not be available before the international break – that’s the status now.’
Tottenham take on arch-rivals Arsenal in their first match after the November break, with Mikel Arteta hopeful that several Gunners will be back from long-term injuries for the North London Derby.
Frank’s focus is purely on the Blues right now though, adding: ‘A game like this, under the floodlights against Chelsea. I can’t wait for it.
‘It will be a fantastic occasion. We need the fans behind us. The best clubs are united in good times and bad times.
‘Enzo [Maresca] has done an amazing job at Chelsea. Competing on more than one front. Won the Club World Cup and had a good start.
‘They’re clear in what they want to achieve and how they play. It’ll be another nice Premier League challenge against a good team.’
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