Monaco welcome Joao Moutinho back for Champions League tie.
Joao Moutinho celebrates scoring for Monaco
Monaco have been given a major injury boost as Joao Moutinho rejoins their squad for this evening’s Champions League fixture, report L’Equipe.
Moutinho has been out of action since October 18 with an injury, and will return for this evening’s crucial group stage match.
The Portugal international featured in Monaco’s 2-1 win over Tottenham at Wembley back in September and was one of the best players on show against the team he almost joined back in 2012.
Moutinho, 30, is one of the leaders for Monaco and a key player for Leandro Jardim’s side.
Portugal’s Nani, Cedric and Joao Moutinho celebrate after winning Euro 2016
Former Manchester United and Chelsea loanee Radamel Falcao is expected to start up front for Monaco, and has been in good form.
Tottenham head to Monaco in need of a win to re-ignite their flagging Champions League campaign, but themselves are boosted by the return of Harry Kane.
A defeat could see them eliminated with one game to go, if Bayer Leverkusen beat CSKA Moscow in the group’s other game.
A draw may also not be enough, while a win would give them a big chance to progress if they can win at Wembley against CSKA in the final match.
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino
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