Report: Wanyama and Son could be fit for Tottenham’s pre-season opener, unlikely to be risked

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Tottenham kick their Premier League campaign off against Newcastle this weekend.

Tottenham Hotspur duo Victor Wanyama and Heung-Min Son could be available this weekend for the trip to Newcastle, ESPN report.

But despite their respective fitness recoveries, head coach Mauricio Pochettino is unlikely to risk either at St James’ Park.

Son suffered a broken arm on international duty for South Korea back in June.

Wanyama had been out with a minor knee injury which caused him to miss the recent friendly win against Juventus.

Spurs are already deliberating their options at right-back, with defender Kieran Trippier at risk of missing out due to injury.

Long term absentees Danny Rose and Erik Lamela also remain unavailable for selection, while Premier Injuries report Georges-Kevin N’Koudou is 50/50 to be fit for the weekend due to an ankle injury.

While the news about Wanyama and Son is somewhat underwhelming concerning Sunday’s game as it stands, it is promising for the following weekend.

Tottenham’s second game of the season is on August 20 against rivals Chelsea, and having even just one of them back would be a significant boost for head coach Mauricio Pochettino.