Mauricio Pochettino provides update on Harry Kane injury ahead of Manchester United clash
Harry Kane hobbled out of Tottenham Hotspur’s 4-1 thrashing of Liverpool at Wembley with just three minutes left on the clock, raising major concerns he would miss the crunch Premier League tie with Manchester United next weekend.
Spurs welcome Jose Mourinho’s side to London on Saturday, with both sides level on points in second and third in the table. The duo are the nearest rivals to Manchester City – some five points behind – and will be hoping to keep the pressure on Pep Guardiola’s men. But will Spurs be without top scorer Kane? As his star man limped off clutching his hamstring, Mauricio Pochettino must have been anxious about losing him.
However, he has now confirmed that he has not pulled his hamstring and that he was just a ‘little bit tired’, and hinted he will rest the England international for the Carabao Cup clash against West Ham. When asked if he had a hamstring injury, he said: ‘No. He was tired from the end. ‘It was a massive effort at Bournemouth and today. It’s normal hes a little tired. It will be no problem.
‘Maybe yes [I will rest him on Wednesday]. We have game and then Manchester United and Real Madrid. It’s important to know he played two games with the national team before playing with Bournemouth. ‘Wednesday maybe he needs to rest.’
