Tottenham could welcome back Dele Alli into the squad to face Arsenal this weekend after he was pictured in training this week.
The England international suffered another hamstring injury in pre-season, with Mauricio Pochettino revealing he is worried over the 23-year-old’s recent problems.
However, he has now been pictured in full training as he looks to prove his fitness to the Argentine ahead of the first North London derby of the season.
The midfielder is yet to feature in any of Tottenham’s first three matchday squads, but could well make his return at the Emirates.
And these Spurs supporters were quick to share their delight at the news.
Twitter: @TalkingTHFC @dele_official Dele is the boost we all need! COYS (@ivans_smart)
Twitter: @TalkingTHFC @dele_official Great news (@Buckothelesser)
Twitter: @TalkingTHFC @dele_official We need you Del…. More than ever! That slick presence in the middle going forward!.. Love you man! (@mamool2)
Twitter: @TalkingTHFC @dele_official Pheww (@lesliegan)
However, these Tottenham fans weren’t so happy at the update.
Twitter: @TalkingTHFC @Brummie_Steve @dele_official too busy on fortnite (@bromers180)
Twitter: @TalkingTHFC @dele_official This is the part that concerns me. Last weekend it was Son is back! We need the whole team “back”… (@cn_yk)
Twitter: @TalkingTHFC @dele_official Won’t be fully fit ,which he hasn’t been for 18mths (@ShaunLewis17)
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Alli has been hot and cold over the past 12 months, with his reoccurring hamstring problems having a major effect on his performances.
However, he’ll be hoping his issues are now behind him, and when fully fit, he has proven he can be a real menace to the Gunners.
The fixture this Sunday may well come too soon for the creative midfielder, however, Pochettino may well give him the nod to make the bench, which could see him turn out in the closing stages to make an impact.
Arsenal fans will still have Alli’s exquisite effort against them in the Carabao Cup fresh in their minds, and they’ll be hoping that the attacking midfielder won’t be recreating that success this weekend.
