Thursday, 23 November 2017

Érik Lamela in frame for Tottenham first-team return, says Mauricio Pochettino

• Lamela could be part of squad to face West Bromwich on Saturday
• Final decision with player after more than year out, reveals Pochettino

Érik Lamela may finally make his return to the Tottenham first team on Saturday, though Mauricio Pochettino says the final decision will be up to the player.

Lamela has been out of action for more than a year since injuring his hip in October 2016. The Argentina international has suffered several setbacks in his recovery but played an hour for Spurs’ under-23 side against Chelsea last week and Pochettino confirmed Lamela had been training with the first team.

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