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Tottenham fans react as Victor Wanyama is pictured in training

Tottenham Hotspur's Kenyan midfielder Victor Wanyama (L) rises above Chelsea's Danish defender Andreas Christensen (R) during the English Premier L...
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The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder was involved in some of the club’s latest training session.

Tottenham Hotspur supporters saw something they have been desperate for this week, with midfielder Victor Wanyama photographed in training as he continues his recovery from a long-term injury.

The Kenya international has been missing since late August due to a cartilage problem and Tottenham have not always excelled in his absence.

Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Willian (L) vies with Tottenham Hotspur's Kenyan midfielder Victor Wanyama during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and...

While they have done well more often than not, there is no doubt Mauricio Pochettino’s side is better when Wanyama is in it and the Spurs boss will be hoping he can have the player back for 2018 and beyond.

With the matches coming thick and fast and the competitions stacking up, Tottenham could certainly do with the former Celtic man as soon as possible.

That said, Pochettino is not going to rush the player back and this was just another stage in his long and vital recovery.

Victor Wanyama #12 of Tottenham Hotspur runs past Antoine Bernede #35 of Paris Saint-Germain during the International Champions Cup 2017 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham...

It is hoped Wanyama is back in a Tottenham shirt this side of the New Year yet much will depend on how he performs on the training field and how his body reacts as the preparation gets more demanding.

After Tottenham posted a picture of Wanyama in training we took to Twitter to see what their fans thought, and you can read a selection of what we found below: