Harry Kane ‘plans to return to action for Tottenham in Thursday’s Europa Conference League trip to Portugal’ after being left out of the win over suitors Manchester City
- Harry Kane is planning to make his return for Tottenham on Thursday
- The striker wasn’t involved as Tottenham won 1-0 against Manchester City
- Kane has yet to be fully integrated into the main group since returning to training
- He has been included in Tottenham’s 25-man Europa Conference League squad
Harry Kane is planning to make his return to action for Tottenham in Thursday’s Europa Conference League fixture away to Pacos de Ferreira.
Kane wasn’t involved on Sunday as Tottenham started their Premier League campaign with a 1-0 victory over Manchester City, who have been pursuing the England captain all summer.
As reported by The Athletic, Kane is eager to feature for Tottenham either on Thursday or away to Wolves on Sunday.
Harry Kane is planning to make his return for Tottenham against Pacos de Ferreira this week
Kane has been included in Tottenham’s list of eligible players for the game in Portugal but Tanguy Ndombele and Serge Aurier have been left out.
Having yet to be fully integrated back into training with the Tottenham squad, Kane wasn’t considered fit enough to play against City.
Tottenham manager Nuno Espirito Santo stressed that Kane remains part of his plans
City’s need for a striker was re-emphasised by their display against Tottenham but there are now just over two weeks for Pep Guardiola’s side to get a deal done for Kane.
After the game Tottenham manager Nuno Espirito Santo stressed that Kane is part of his plans despite the persistent speculation surrounding him.
He said: ‘Yes, Harry, like Bryan (Gil), Cristian Romero, they joined us later.
‘Harry is preparing himself and when he’s ready he’ll join the group and help the team.’
The play-off round first-leg fixture against Pacos de Ferreira could represent an opportunity to ease Kane back into action as he looks to build up his match fitness.
If he doesn’t face Pacos de Ferreira Kane could be involved against Wolves next weekend
Kane remains wanted by Pep Guardiola and Manchester City but a deal has yet to materialise
Kane made himself available for the game against City despite his delayed return to training following his involvement at Euro 2020.
Despite not being deemed fit enough to play, Sky Sports reported that Kane was at the stadium to watch the game on Sunday.
Tottenham are not expecting to sell Kane this month, with the striker having three years left on his contract, but the situation could still change.