Injured Tottenham as Ange Postecoglou has more options ahead of facing Chelsea It’s not the midweek Tottenham would have liked, but when it comes to Premier League ambitions, they once again have more a few days of competition against an opponent.
In fact, after playing in front of everyone last weekend with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on Friday, there was maximum rest time between matches.
Unlike Chelsea, who travel to North London on Monday after kicking off early on Saturday and then playing Blackburn on Wednesday night.
This means that since the last time Spurs played, the Blues will not only have had two games but also a lot less recovery time.
Given that Ange Postecoglou’s side have been pushed many times this season, this isn’t the worst.
The head coach, like most, does not want to leave the Carabao Cup any time soon, but Premier League form has fans cautiously dreaming in a way that may not be possible with the added workload.
Things are now starting to go well for Tottenham on and off the field.
During the match against Palace, there was the surprise inclusion of Rodrigo Bentancur in the team and it seemed to surprise everyone.
“Every footballer has feelings for players like Rodrigo,” the Australian said after the match at Selhurst Park.
“He had a very good start to his career at Tottenham and then it’s difficult when you have to go to rehab on your own and just want to be part of the group.
He’s been kicking my door for weeks to training with the group.
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and right behind him was the medical team saying this wouldn’t happen.
I was really happy when I got it out.
“He’s looked really good in practice and that’s a bonus for me because I haven’t had to use him yet.
It just adds to our depth and I’m really happy for him, like boys.
” Bentancur was one of Spurs’ best players last season, although he was sidelined in February with a knee injury.
about the Uruguayan, with Postecoglou largely downplaying
the chances of a return in recent weeks.
His personal physiotherapist, Daniel Fernández, assured Uruguayan Radio Sport 890 that the midfielder has not yet encountered any problems in his recovery.
“The return has been very quiet,” he said last month.
“Rodrigo has a very important mentality, professionalism and calmness that he brings to his recovery and return.
We have done a very important job so that he is confident and his injured leg does not suffer.
What’s difficult .
“The amount of work he has done to bring stability to his legs is vital.
Uruguay’s technical staff are in constant contact with Rodrigo and Tottenham.
They have all their data.
He is fit to play or not, but the staff will assess whether he can play the full 100 minutes he played today.
Even Bentancur himself admitted that everything happened earlier than expected Ant, after the match situation allowed him to leave the bench in south London.
” He told 100 Doors: “In February, I finished the match.
In the match, I left yard.
When I told the doctor that I felt a crack during the game, he honestly told me that it was probably due to the ligament.
“I had no pain during recovery.
The knee responded very well to all stimulation and increased load during the process.
They only took fluids from me three times.
“Both a few months ago , my subconscious started taking over me because I was ready to play.
Today they changed the deadline to avoid a relapse, they ask you for almost nine months and they don’t want me back before November 21.
” The 27-year-old is a big problem for Spurs in terms of injuries and I hope he can continue his progress against Chelsea even though kick-off is still a few weeks away.
There was another boost for the team as Brennan Johnson came off the bench and made an immediate impact immediately with a great assist for Son Heung.
– Min He had been a doubt for Spurs in the build-up to the Eagles game after a difficult start with the Lilywhites, but now is competing alongside Richarlison for a place in the weekly 11.
Fortunately, the midfielder also did not receive a yellow card and will therefore be available again for the derby and the return of Mauricio Pochettino.
Bryan Gil has also returned to the team, as has Giovani Lo Celso.
The only players currently sidelined for Spurs are Manor Solomon and Ivan Perisic after both suffered long-term injuries in the opening weeks of the season.
Ryan Sessegnon remains sidelined with an issue that has kept him out of pre-season.
“No, no, old friend, there’s still a way to go,” the boss said last week when asked about his potential payback period.
“Yeah, it’s hard for him, it’s hard.
When people ask me about being motivated, look at players like Ryan who have done nothing wrong but are working their backside off every day to try to get back.
If you need motivation as footballers, there’s plenty of it around
