Spurs struggling with injuries
Tottenham’s injury problems are starting to mount up after another key player was forced off against Manchester City on Wednesday evening.
Spurs’ injury problems in recent weeks have been well documented.
Their biggest blow came in the form of an ankle injury for Harry Kane in the first leg of the clash with Man City.
The Englishman could miss the rest of the season but that wasn’t the last of Spurs’ worries.
Dele Alli suffered a break in his hand during the same City clash, missing the Huddersfield game but returning for the second leg.
Now, Spurs have suffered their latest big injury blow and it involves a player who has been impressive in recent weeks.
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 09: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur is helped down the tunnel after going down injured during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final first leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 09, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
Big blow against Man City vs Spurs 3
That player comes in the form of midfielder Moussa Sissoko.
While the Frenchman has largely been ineffective during his time at Tottenham, he’s been unplayable this campaign.
Sissoko has been the driving force for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, driving from deep and being the player to get Spurs moving in the right direction.
However, Spurs could be without their midfield man for a little while after he suffered an innocuous looking injury at the Etihad on Wednesday.
Sissoko looked to have pulled his groin and despite trying to carry on, had to be substituted.
That’s when City started to really turn the screw, showing just how important the Frenchman is.
With Tottenham facing off against Manchester City again on Saturday, Sissoko will likely miss the clash.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 17: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final second leg match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at at Etihad Stadium on April 17, 2019 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Unexpected hero vs Manchester City
Another player who has found it difficult at times during his Spurs career is Fernando Llorente.
Though, he was the hero in the Champions League clash with Manchester City.
After an astonishing first half of football and one second-half goal, it was advantage Man City going into the final 20 minutes.
Then stepped up Llorente who scored with his hip to send Spurs through.
Safe to say, Spurs fans couldn’t quite believe it.