Kane is back in training for Spurs but some fans think Llorente should not just be dropped right away.
Fernando Llorente’s time at Tottenham Hotspur hasn’t been without its difficulties for him, but he has certainly done well in Harry Kane’s absence.
The 33-year-old’s tenure in North London has largely seen him in a back-up role, as evidenced by his modest tally of 51 club appearances since his move from Swansea City in the summer of 2017 (Transfermarkt).
However, Llorente scored his third goal in five games – having also assisted three in that time – as Mauricio Pochettino’s side beat Borussia Dortmund 3-0 in the Champions League last Wednesday while Kane has been recovering from an ankle injury.
On Wednesday, the England international posted a picture on Twitter in which he was training with his teammates:
The return of Tottenham’s talisman has undoubtedly excited many fans and there seems to be plenty of eagerness for him to be named in the starting XI against Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday.
However, some Spurs fans would rather Llorente start against the Clarets, with reasons given such as rewarding him for his loyalty and in-form exploits, as well as not rushing Kane back:
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