Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that midfielder Victor Wanyama is nearing a first team return.
“It’s a very good feeling from him,” said the Argentine. “We will see when he can be involved again. Last season, he was such an important player for us.
“And this season, it’s true. In a position that you need to be strong, we have missed a player like him. It will be fantastic if, as soon as possible, he can be again involved and available to be selected because he is a very good player – a very important player for us.”
The Kenya international has not featured for his club since they were defeated 2-1 by Chelsea in August. There is no doubt that Spurs have been negatively impacted by the absence of Wanyama.
He has established himself as a key player within the side and missed only two games last season as the North London club ended up finishing off as runners-up to Chelsea in the League.
Wanyama will miss Spurs match against Burnley on Saturday but could be in line to play for the club during their games against Southampton, Swansea and West Ham.
