Harry Kane set for stunning Tottenham return within a MONTH, reveals Mauricio Pochettino
Spurs boosted by news Harry Kane could be back far quicker than first expected to lead top four Premier League challenge
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HARRY Kane could be back for Spurs within a MONTH insists manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Strike ace Kane picked up an ankle ligament injury during their 6-0 thrashing of Millwall in the quarter-final of the FA Cup last Sunday.
He suffered a similar injury at the start of the season in September which saw him miss eight weeks of action.
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But it is now thought this injury will not be as severe and could sideline him for just a month.
He will miss Sunday's clash with Pochettino's former club Southampton and after the international beak Spurs face Burnley, Swansea, Watford and Bournemouth - fixtures they should win.
Pochettino said: "We need to assess him day by day. He’s positive and he’s talking about after the international break...three or four weeks.
"That’s good but we need to be careful with his injury. We have full trust in our doctors and physios and hope that as soon as possible he can be available again.
"If not four weeks it’s five weeks but he’s positive and if you’re positive it can help injuries in a big way."
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Spurs with Kane have been in fearsome form this term, sitting in impressive second in the Premier League with 33 points left to play for.
Whilst Chelsea march on for the title, 10 points separate the London teams and Mauricio Pochettino will be looking to pressurize them till the very last game.
With 19 goals this season, the England international stands joint top in the battle for the Premier League's golden boot award with Romelu Lukaku.
Pochettino also believes his team can cope without the influential Kane.
He said: "The period at the beginning of the season was difficult. We were without Harry Kane for seven or eight weeks and one of the best performances was at home against Man City when we won 2-0.
"It always it’s about the team and a collective performance. This is a great opportunity for Vincent Janssen and Son too. We have many players who can cope with that pressure."