The Spurs manager shed light on whether his returning striker will feature in the Premier League trip to Turf Moor.
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino has shed light on Harry Kane’s recovery from injury by saying there is a “high percentage” he will be involved against Burnley on Saturday.
The Spurs talisman has been out of action for more than a month now having picked up an ankle injury against Manchester United, which was expected to keep him out until March.
Kane’s recovery has progressed quicker than expected though and on Wednesday, the England international posted a picture on Twitter in which he was training with his teammates.
The image, and more importantly the meaning behind it, prompted much delight amongst the Lilywhites faithful and also discussions on social media over what role he should play in Saturday’s Premier League trip to Turf Moor.
Speaking to Sky Sports News, Pochettino has praised his player, hailing his comeback and availability as “massive motivation” and suggesting he will feature against Sean Dyche’s Clarets.
“Football is a collective sport and the squad is the most important,” he said. “But the name of Harry Kane is so important and its massive motivation having him available to play.
“Maybe we needed one training session more but [Harry] is doing very well. There’s a high percentage that he will be involved on Saturday. It’s so important for us to recover him, his is an important player for us ahead of a busy period. To have Harry Kane back is so important.”
Tottenham are back in action after a break, their last outing being a home victory over Leicester City nearly two weeks ago, and Pochettino will be looking to make it five Premier League wins in a row on Saturday.
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