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Tottenham expect injured Harry Kane to miss this huge clash but return for this one
HARRY KANE is expected to return from his ankle injury in time to face Arsenal.
Harry Kane was sidelined for two months earlier in the season with a similar ankle injury
Kane is set to miss Spurs’ next five Premier League games as well as their huge FA Cup semi with Chelsea on April 22.
The 23-year-old’s injury means Chelsea are even more likely to win the title now, currently 10 points clear of Spurs (second) and Manchester City (third).
But Kane being sidelined could have a huge impact on the race for the top four, giving boosts to Liverpool (fourth), Arsenal (fifth) and Manchester City (sixth).
And Arsenal legend Ian Wright thinks it is a race Spurs may now lose.
Always come back stronger from injuries and will be working hard with the medical staff to do that again. Thanks for all the messages. pic.twitter.com/zGYQhw8IaB
— Harry Kane (@HKane) March 14, 2017
Kane’s suffers ankle injury against Millwall
Harry Kane was ruled out for around seven weeks after suffering another ankle problem during Tottenham’s 6-0 FA Cup quarter-final victory over Millwall.
Kane sparked fears he could miss the rest of the season after limping off at White Hart Lane, but Spurs expect him back within two months.
And the England striker is being lined up for a comeback in the north London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal on April 30.
Harry Kane limps off during Tottenham's win over Millwall
"I reckon Tottenham have got a battle on their hands to just guarantee a top-four finish," Wright said.
"That’s how massive the loss of Harry Kane will be to them. That’s how much I believe they will struggle to cope without him.
"It doesn’t matter if he’s out for a few weeks or the rest of the season, or whether Spurs’ upcoming games are slightly easier. They are just not the same without him.”
Tottenham's visit of Arsenal at the end of next month could go a long way to determining how the rivals finish up in the league.
Harry Kane has suffered another ankle injury
Harry Kane was sidelined for two months earlier in the season with a similar ankle injury
Kane is set to miss Spurs’ next five Premier League games as well as their huge FA Cup semi with Chelsea on April 22.
The 23-year-old’s injury means Chelsea are even more likely to win the title now, currently 10 points clear of Spurs (second) and Manchester City (third).
But Kane being sidelined could have a huge impact on the race for the top four, giving boosts to Liverpool (fourth), Arsenal (fifth) and Manchester City (sixth).
And Arsenal legend Ian Wright thinks it is a race Spurs may now lose.
Always come back stronger from injuries and will be working hard with the medical staff to do that again. Thanks for all the messages. pic.twitter.com/zGYQhw8IaB
— Harry Kane (@HKane) March 14, 2017
Harry Kane is the Premier League's joint-top goalscorer with 19 strikes
"I reckon Tottenham have got a battle on their hands to just guarantee a top-four finish," Wright said.
"That’s how massive the loss of Harry Kane will be to them. That’s how much I believe they will struggle to cope without him.
"It doesn’t matter if he’s out for a few weeks or the rest of the season, or whether Spurs’ upcoming games are slightly easier. They are just not the same without him.”
Tottenham's visit of Arsenal at the end of next month could go a long way to determining how the rivals finish up in the league.
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