Antonio Conte has told his post-match press conference after beating Frankfurt – as per Football London – that Tottenham duo Lucas Moura and Dejan Kulusevski will “probably” be available to play against Everton on Saturday.
A brace from Son Heung-min and a Harry Kane penalty saw Spurs secure a second win in four Champions League games. Frankfurt put up a challenge and scored twice themselves, even though they went down to 10 men.
But a 3-2 win for Tottenham sees Conte’s side go top of the group after four matches. They are next in action against Sporting Lisbon at home, but Premier League duty resumes next. On Saturday evening, they host Everton.
Experienced winger Lucas has been sidelined since being an unused sub against Wolves in August. But he returned on Wednesday night, coming on for the final few minutes of the 3-2 win. Kulusevski has been out for a couple of weeks.
The Swedish wonderkid returned from international duty with a muscular issue. He was not even part of the squad to play against Frankfurt, but Conte delivered some good news – both players will be available against The Toffees.
“Good news for Everton because Deki Kulusevski will probably be available, Lucas is back now and we should have everyone available,” Conte told his press conference after the win over Frankfurt, as per Football London.
Conte: Tottenham duo Moura and Kulusevski available against Everton
A huge boost for Spurs. While neither may start for Tottenham on Saturday evening in the Capital, it finally gives Conte the chance to rotate from the bench – and perhaps, rest Richarlison. He does like playing a player against his old side.
Djed Spence’s only outing came off the bench against Nottingham Forest. Yves Bissouma started against Brighton. So, Richarlison is likely to get the nod on Saturday against Everton. But Kulusevski and Moura can allow others to rest.
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