Fernando Llorente hopes to make a difference against City.
Fernando Llorente played a key role in helping Tottenham beat Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League last 16 first leg.
Since then, he has been back on the sidelines.
Harry Kane’s return from injury has moved Llorente back to the bench.
Nobody expected Llorente to contribute much during Kane’s absence. He proved his doubters wrong with two goals and three assists.
The game against Dortmund at Wembley was on February 13, nearly two full months ago.
Llorente’s only actions since have been to pick up two yellow cards in his cameo appearances from the bench.
He has quickly become Tottenham’s forgotten man again.
Yesterday he sent a message to fans on social media, a generic type of pre-match message, but one which just served as a reminder that he is there if needed.
Llorente came off the bench to help Spurs in the group stages, turning the home match against PSV by giving Harry Kane a helping hand up front and laying on the winner for his teammate.
At some point against City, Tottenham may have to go for it, and that could mean shifting formation and bringing Llorente on for another memorable moment.
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