Tottenham has nine matches to play this October, with Wednesday’s Champions League match becoming the fourth featuring Lucas Moura.
Dejan Kulusevki got a hamstring injury with Sweden last month, but he is expected to return soon. Lucas Moura has not played since August, when he got a tendon injury but his return to the substitute bench in the Champions League match strengthens the squad.
Antonie Conte noted that Kulusevski did an MRI scan, and the results show that he will be back than expected.
“I spoke to the doctors, and they said we could have 5% of risk if he played. It would be stupid to take the risk and lose him for the rest of the games, and I don’t want to take any risk as he’s an important player.”
Tottenham is already doing well in the English Premier League as they sit third in the table. Also, in the Group D of the champions league, Tottenham is the second position after facing Frankfurt in a game that ended 0-0. Both Tottenham and Frankfurt have equal points.
“To play every three days is a big effort,” added Conte. “We have to try and manage the situation in the best possible way. “You know you have to make rotations, and at the same time, you need to get results otherwise, there is a lot of criticism.
Tottenham striker Harry Kane, who has scored eight goals in the nine matches he has played, is yet to score in the 2022-23 UEFA Champions League.
“I want to score in every game and I’ve been disappointed not to score yet. It’s a really important game and we’re at a big stage in the group with two home games coming up. We have spoken about how important it is to win,” said Kane.