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Harry Kane injury: Why Tottenham blow is great news for Chelsea - Ray Wilkins
HARRY KANE’s injury could be good news for Chelsea’s chances of finishing in the Premier League top four, says Ray Wilkins.
Mauricio Pochettino speaks on Harry Kane injury
Kane sustained ankle ligament damage in Tottenham’s 4-1 win over Bournemouth on Sunday.
Initial fears were that the England international was going to be out of action until May, which would hamper his build-up to this summer’s World Cup in Russia.
But Spurs claim he will return to training next month.
Kane is Tottenham’s top scorer this season and level on 24 in the Premier League with Liverpool star Mohamed Salah.
Harry Kane suffered an ankle injury in Tottenham's win over Bournemouth
The only thing that swings in their favour is that Harry Kane is out for six weeks
Chelsea are currently four points off Liverpool in fourth and five off Tottenham in third.
Wilkins says Kane’s injury may help the Blues but admits Antonio Conte’s side must do the business on the pitch as well.
“The only thing that swings in their favour is that Harry Kane is out for six weeks,” Wilkins told talkSPORT.
Harry Kane is set to return to training after injury in April
“Without Harry’s goals Tottenham may struggle, we don’t know, but (Heung-Min) Son is on fire.
“Chelsea have to play both Liverpool and Tottenham at Stamford Bridge, and they have to win both to have any chance of creeping into fourth place.”
Kane will miss this Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final at Swansea as well as the trip to Chelsea and the visit of Manchester City in the Premier League.
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