Tottenham injury news and return dates ahead of Manchester City - including Dier and Skipp updates
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Tottenham manager Antonio Conte is going through his worst managerial period since 2009, having lost his last three league games.
The task doesn’t get much easier with a visit to the Etihad, and on the evidence of form Tottenham will have their work cut out.
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Spurs have been going hard at Hotspur Way, but Conte will be hoping to have a few bodies back to help keep the team fresh and possibly spring a surprise on Pep Guardiola.
So with less than 48 hours to the game in Manchester- here are the potential return dates of some of the injured Tottenham stars.
Oliver Skipp
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Hide AdCentral midfielder Oliver Skipp missed league defeats to Southampton and Wolves, but he was particularly unlucky to have missed the former due to a relapse in his muscular problem.
There is growing optimism that he might be able to play this weekend, and he has overcome his issue.
He’s been back at Hotspur Way, but the medical team is taking their time and it should be clear if he will travel with the rest of the team to Manchester by the close of training on Friday.
Potential return date: Manchester City (A) February 19
Eric Dier
Eric Dier is another player Tottenham have missed dearly in these last few days.
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Hide AdOften maligned by the Tottenham fanbase, Dier has risen and established himself as the leader at the back with his passion and improved performances.
He is one of the players whose influence is felt when he is not in the team, and the Tottenham backline has looked increasingly vulnerable in his absence.
He has also been back at Hotspur Way working hard, and there is the increasing chance that he could be involved in Manchester this weekend.
There have been complications with his muscular issues, and there is a feeling that he was rushed back to play in the league defeat against Chelsea, but the English defender can now see light at the end of the tunnel.
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Potential return date: Manchester City (A) February 19
Japhet Tanganga
It’s increasingly looking like Japhet Tanganga will be out for a while, after initial diagnosis on his knee injury continues to take time.
The club and the player want to be absolutely sure he needs surgery, and they will take their time before deciding the next line of action for the young defender.
He had been benefiting from the strict coaching of Antonio Conte and the latest setback is a huge blow to his development.
There is currently no date for his return yet as he is still being assessed.