Son, Bale, Tanganga: Latest Tottenham injury news and return dates ahead of Chelsea clash

Tottenham will be on action against Chelsea in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday. Spurs have played a 1 - 1 draw with Newcastle United on Sunday, with the opponents being awarded a penalty in the 90+7 minute of the game for handball. Son Heung-Min picked a hamstring injury and was replaced by Steven Bergwijn at the half-time of the clash. And the club boss Jose Mourinho doesn't expect the winger to be fit any time soon. The Korea international has already had long-term injury problems last season, while now his return date is unclear. Gareth Bale is still not fit to make his second debut for the Lilywhites. Speaking about the player's fitness Mourinho said: "I don't know when Gareth can be back. The only thing I know is that his motivation is high. "He's so happy to be with the club of his heart, he's so happy to play for us. And when a player has this motivation, many times you can shorten the period of recovery, you can shorten the period of getting fit and ready to play. "We want to help him so when he's available to train with the team, we're more than happy to have him and help him back to a level that made him one of the best players in the world." Japhet Tanganga is also on the injury list as he is out of the action due to thigh injury. The defender's current fitness is unknown, with the English professional yet to be included in matchday squad this season.

Source: Football London

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