Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that he is optimistic that Dele Alli and Harry Winks will be fit for his side’s game against Arsenal in the Premier League after the international break.
After picking up a hamstring injury, Alli played no part in his sides win against Crystal Palace this weekend and has also been ruled out of the Three Lions squad that is set to play in upcoming friendly internationals against Germany and Brazil.
Pochettino said: “Dele Alli against Manchester United finished the game feeling his posterior tendon, close to the hamstring, and then played 90 minutes against Real Madrid.”
Harry Winks meanwhile also twisted his ankle during the game against Palace and it remains to be seen whether he will be able to play for England.
Should he not be able to do so, it will be a blow to the youngster as he is hoping to convince manager Gareth Southgate to include him as part of his plans for the 2018 World Cup.
When talking about Winks, Pochettino added: “He twisted his ankle. It’s a little bit painful. We must assess him with our medical staff and with the national team medical staff too.
“He’s so excited to play for the national team. I don’t know (if he can play). It’s about him and both (teams of) medical staff.”
