SPURS BOSS POCHETTINO OPTIMISTIC OVER KANE AHEAD OF MADRID CLASH

The Tottenham manager is hopeful of having his star striker available for Wednesday's Champions League match against the defending champions

Mauricio Pochettino is optimistic Harry Kane will be fit enough for Tottenham's Champions League showdown against Real Madrid, but the Spurs manager does not want to take any risks with his star striker.


England international Kane missed Tottenham's 1-0 loss to Premier League rivals Manchester United through injury on Saturday.


The two-time reigning Golden Boot winner was absent due to a minor strain in his left hamstring but Pochettino is hopeful of having Kane available for Wednesday's Group H clash with the Champions League holders at Wembley.


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"With the doctors and the player, we will take the best decision for everyone," said Pochettino.
"It's not the last game or the final where you would say, 'OK, after that it's holidays'.

Source: http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/spurs-boss-pochettino-optimistic-over-kane-ahead-of-madrid-clash-/1j2wt45sel2x18uyq0bmje8u1