Tottenham handed major boost ahead of UCL semi-finals

Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko has trained with teammates and is almost fit to start for Spurs during Champions League semi-finals first leg against Ajax Amsterdam. French international has been out of action due to groin injury he suffered during Champions League quarterfinals first leg against Manchester City (1-0). He then missed the following matches against Man City, Brighton & Hove Albion and West Ham United. Sissoko would be crucial for Mauricio Pochettino, as Argentine coach lacked central midfielders in latest matches. "Moussa Sissoko is not going to be fit, maybe for the next two weeks, we hope he can recover before but I am not so optimistic." Pochettino said (via Daily Mail) Besides Sissoko, Jan Vertonghen also joined teammates after being rested during West Ham match. As reported earlier, Harry Kane, who has been supposed to miss the rest of the season, is out of protective boot and could be fit for Champions League final, if Spurs knock out Ajax. https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1122833198306791426

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