Tottenham's Jan Vertonghen could return from injury vs Chelsea
Spurs boss also says club are 'working hard' on new Christian Eriksen deal
Thursday 22 November 2018 15:04, UK
Jan Vertonghen could feature for Tottenham for the first time in almost two months against Chelsea on Saturday, Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed.
The Belgium defender has been back in full training after suffering a hamstring injury which has kept him out of the last nine games, but is now fit again.
Asked if he would play against the Blues, Pochettino said: "It is very good news, he has been training with the group. We have to wait until tomorrow to see whether he can be involved.
"Jan is such an important player for us. We have a very busy period ahead so it's important to recover our players."
The news of Vertonghen's possible return comes as Pochettino also revealed Davinson Sanchez could be out for the next month with a hamstring injury.
The Spurs boss confirmed the club are working hard on a new deal for midfielder Christian Eriksen, who continued his comeback from an abdominal injury by starting twice for Denmark during the international break.
"He knows, and we know what we are doing," Pochettino said.
"We are working so hard. The club is trying to take the best decision. Christian will take the best decision.
"I am not worried but I prefer he is going to sign a new contract and stay a long time with Tottenham."
Pochettino acknowledges the importance of Saturday's game at Wembley, with the Blues sitting third in the Premier League, one point ahead of fourth-placed Spurs.
"Of course, Chelsea is one point over us, but I think always when we play this sort of game it means a lot for everyone," he added.
"We need to be calm and relaxed now and be sure we arrive in the best way and be competitive and perform in the best way to try and win."
