Premier League: How Harry Kane's injury could affect Tottenham Hotspur?
Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane has been ruled out with an ankle injury until March. The celebrated striker suffered an injury in the 1-0 loss against Manchester United over the weekend. Spurs confirmed that the 25-year-old damaged his ligaments and will return to training in early March. Kane is set to miss a host of matches. How will Spurs cope without him?
Spurs confirm extent of Kane's injury
It was a clear foul on Harry Kane: Pochettino
The English international injured his left ankle when he was caught between central defenders Phil Jones and Victor Lindelof during injury time. Kane was seen limping off the ground after the final whistle. Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino said, "It was a clear foul on Harry Kane, a big hit. [Referee] Mike Dean said he didn't see it."
Kane has bagged 20 goals this season
Spurs are third in the Premier League table and the London club also qualified for the round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League. Pochettino's side are also in the semi-final of the League Cup and go into the second leg against Chelsea with a 1-0 cushion. Kane has been in the thick of things for his club with 20 goals this season.
Kane set to miss out on so much
Until the beginning of March, Kane is likely to miss a total of 13 matches for Spurs. If they enter the League Cup final, then the number could go up to 14. The most vital matches in this period is the two-legged UCL tie against Borussia Dortmund. There are also Premier League matches against Arsenal and Chelsea. It is set to test Spurs massively.
Should Spurs buy a forward this month?
Should Spurs buy a forward this month? It's a question that has been doing the rounds. Given Spurs' budget and the focus on the new stadium, this is unlikely to happen. Spurs will need to make the most from the players available. Heung-Min Son will miss a few matches in relation to the Asian Cup. Fernando Llorente is the viable option for Spurs.
Can Fernando Llorente be the answer?
Llorente has played just 36 minutes of football in the Premier League this season. The 33-year-old has been an understudy of Kane. He has the experience and the aerial prowess to present a case. Poch will need to back Llorente and hope he gets this right. It is a big moment for Llorente to show that he is capable at this level.
It's going to be a difficult period for Spurs
Spurs are in a fix at this moment and this could unsettle their progress. Kane is a big player and one of the best strikers in the world. It's going to be a difficult period for Spurs in the upcoming weeks.
