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Report: Erik Lamela in contention for Tottenham return against Fulham

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Tottenham will reportedly have Erik Lamela back for selection against Fulham on Saturday.

Erik Lamela #11 of Tottenham Hotspur in action against A.S. Roma during an International Champions Cup match at SDCCU Stadium on July 25, 2018 in San Diego, California.

Tottenham winger Erik Lamela is reportedly in line for a return to action against Fulham at the weekend, but the game may come too soon for teammate Harry Winks.

According to the Evening Standard, the Spurs duo both returned to full training this week following their absences through injury, with both missing the opening day win away to Newcastle United.

However, the report now details that 26-year-old Lamela could give Mauricio Pochettino an injury boost by being fit for selection and the team are short in attacking areas following Heung-Min Son’s departure to play in the Asian Games.

Meanwhile, Winks is being eased back after having an operation on his ankle and will reportedly miss out on the Fulham clash.

Lamela has been sidelined with a muscle injury and will be desperate to force his way into the starting XI.

Harry Winks of Tottenham Hotspur during pre season training at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on July 9, 2018 in Enfield, England.

The Argentinian trickster has been unfortunate with injuries in recent times and will hope he can have better fortune this season.

Winks, 22, proved last season that he can make a positive impact in the first team and the central midfielder will want to rediscover the form that saw him earn a senior call-up for England.

Harry Winks of Tottenham Hotspur and Erik Lamela of Tottenham Hotspur warm up prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton and Hove Albion at Wembley Stadium on...