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Kane makes early injury return to start for Spurs as Pereira on West Brom bench

Harry Kane (£11.0m) is set to make an early return from an ankle injury for Tottenham Hotspur’s home clash with West Brom this afternoon.

Jose Mourinho had said on Wednesday that he hoped the striker would return to action for either Spurs’ FA Cup fifth-round tie against Everton next week or in Gameweek 24.

“We were scared when it (the ankle injury against Liverpool) happened but next week we play Everton and (Manchester) City at the weekend. I believe for one of these matches, (Kane) should be back.” – Mourinho

However, on Thursday night after the club’s 1-0 defeat to Chelsea in GW22, the Tottenham chief hinted that Kane could indeed be fit for the Baggies’ visit.

“I think, from all the guys injured, (Sergio) Reguilon, Dele Alli, (Gio) Lo Celso, Harry Kane…I think the first one to be back will be Harry.

“We have to fight with what we have, and against West Bromwich – with Harry Kane or without Harry Kane – we have to go and win that match.” – Jose Mourinho

Kane leads the line for Spurs ahead of attacking trio Heung-min Son (£9.7m), Erik Lamela (£5.7m) and Lucas Moura (£6.6m).

Ahead of kick off, Mourinho told BT Sport on his decision to select his talismanic striker:

We had immediately good news after the injury, knowing it was not as difficult as we initially feared. He’s recovered very, very well. He’s confident, he feels absolutely fine. And of course he’s a phenomenal player for us.

Tanguy Ndombele (£5.9m) partners Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (£4.9m) in central midfield, while centre-back Eric Dier (£4.9m) finds himself benched for the second time in three gameweeks.

Top 10k FPL managers refuse to ditch Kane and Son double-up for Gameweek 9

West Brom’s most viable FPL asset in Matheus Pereira (£5.6m) is also a substitute in Gameweek 23.

On-loan Arsenal man Ainsley Maitland-Niles (£4.6m), listed as a defender in FPL, looks set to play in central midfield against Spurs.

Sam Allardyce has a number of formations at his disposal within his selected XI, with Karlan Grant (£5.7m) possibly being used at wide midfield rather than his natural forward role.

Former Cardiff City defender Lee Peltier (£4.0m) has been drafted in at right-back for the relegation-battling Baggies.

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Lloris; Davies, Sanchez, Alderweireld, Aurier; Ndombele, Hojbjerg; Son, Lamela, Lucas Moura; Kane.

West Bromwich Albion XI: Johnstone; Townsend, Bartley, Ajayi, Peltier; Grant, Maitland-Niles, Sawyers, Gallagher, Snodgrass; Diagne.

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  1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Where is Demba Ba ?

    1. aleksaa2
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      OMG where is Bemba Da?

  2. Sid1891
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    No Spurs assets will take my out of 10k in a blink of an eye today
    Who else is hiding?....

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, not confident now at all

  3. Joey Tribbiani
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Son (c) and Kane
    Exciting

    1. Brimble82
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Same here.
      But with a blocked 12 pointer from DCL now.
      Such mixed emotions.

      Pray for a Gundo benching?

  4. Im New Here
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Now I hope I get rewarded with Kane in my XI

  5. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Not saying he's going to do anything but owning Kane at 1.4 Eo is amazing.

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      You have Kane? Really? You never mentioned!

  6. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What would you do here? Have 6 dgw players and don't want more, maybe some sgw player transfer?

    McCarthy Pope
    Cancelo Dallas Justin Coufal Lowton
    Sterling Salah Bruno Gundo Romeu
    Antonio Bamford DCL

    2ft, 2m itb

  7. Kaneyonero
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Good for Son owners

  8. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Poor Kaptain Kane. Freefalling in rank and now doesn't even have his namesake vs West Brom at home!

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Crazy times in so many ways.

      This wasn't a Covid-19 thing tho.

  9. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    4-2-3-1

    V

    4-1-4-1

  10. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Mou speciality, cryptic and hiding Kane ...

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Why not.

      Good old fashioned football management.

      He may not have been fit until yesterday.

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Nothing wrong, FPL wise specifically for next week v MCI no way to bench Son when Kane is in the team ...

  11. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I’m going to save my ft no injuries/suspension permitting. For dgw25 would you do Richarlison, Reid and Digne to Ings, Bamford and Strujik -4?

  12. jay01
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else feel like an idiot not having spurs cover? :S

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Nope. They’ve been poor for weeks now. Will hurt if they do well today but can still justify it by going without through their poor patch

    2. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Only if they score against city

    3. Cruyff's Eleven
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Good decision. Might be a bad outcome, but good decision nonetheless.

      So nothing to get upset about. It's called life.

  13. HARLEY
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    SON HAUL PLEASE

  14. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    “KaNe WoNt StArT He’Ll oNlY mAkE A sUB ApPeArAnCE”

    Let’s enjoy our haul Son cappers!

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      How lot did it take you to type that? Time well spent

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        About 30 seconds mate, jog on

    2. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Weren't you saying that Spurs were terrible and owners would be punished? Fastest turnaround I've ever seen, well done 😉

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Rich coming from you, the king of backflips

  15. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Big first 45 mins, if spurs get an early goal it could get ugly !

    1. Kellz86
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Well let's be real though, how many times has a Mourinho side scored early then parked the bus for the 1-0? It's really his M.O

  16. Kellz86
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Very encouraging for Son (c) for those that took the risk. Kane back is huge. Good luck

  17. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Son moving back to midfield and off pens

    Blank confirmed, sorry owners

    1. Poetry in motion
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      And the selfish Lamela playing. Might be just the non-owner hope, but I think it's worse for Son.

  18. threeputt
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Still have FH, WC, BB & TC available, what's the general thinking about using these around dgws etc ?

  19. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Another reason picking Antonio as a differential cap over Bruno and Son was a ridiculous move!

    At least there’s another 15 GWs to attempt to climb back!

    1. Kellz86
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Sometimes a differential capt can work, however just my 2 cents here, I'd rather double the points from a proven source and start a differential or two. That way you safeguard yourself to some extent. But I like a gamble from time to time. Unlucky (Antonio owner non-capper here)

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        No I agree. I got (once again) convinced by the hype!

        Need to stick to safer options for a bit I think!

    2. DycheDycheBaby
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Only lost out on 5 more points. It's not a big deal

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Agree re that particular decision. It was the combo with the other bits that hurt. Soucek starting over DCL, Pope over Martinez etc!

  20. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Everyone getting way too excited. Likely a 1-0 snorefest.

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      This is the most sensible comment of the morning.

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      10-0 more like
      5G, 5A for both Kane and Son

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Dream on.

      2. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Who is your captain on this week?

        1. Sun Jihai
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Penandes

    3. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I reckon West Brom get a goal. Snodgrass A Diagne G. 2-1 with a lot of Spurs bus parking imo

  21. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Kane & Son both start vs average of 3 goals per game against WBA

    *vomits everywhere* *takes up position behind couch in nuclear bunker in my basement* *puts on ear mufflers and blindfold*

    Anything else I should be doing?

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Go outside for a walk

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I live in a street of Spurs fans - not going out this week.

        1. Paqueta Rice
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Get a spurs jersey and hide in plain sight 😆

      2. Parsnips
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        That’s what I’m doing haha

    2. threeputt
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      stain free underpants ?

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yes, they’re already strapped over my head.....

    3. Im New Here
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Spurs in poor form so hopefully won't be that bad

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        WBA have conceded 3 goals per game in the last three, and 2.7 goals over the last ten.

        Anything under five and I’m counting that as a victory for non owners

        1. The Ilfordian
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          WBA have equalled the record for 50 goals against (21 games). Spurs would need a big rethink if the couldn’t get a handful here

    4. Cruyff's Eleven
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Get a life?

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Applied for one, but was rejected....

  22. Brimble82
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Held Kane (because I didn’t trust Jose), the last two weeks I needed him to contribute to my poor GW scores.
    Now this week he’s back and is going to block DCL’s dozen because I started Soucek ahead of him!
    Oh FPL, why do we love you so!?!

    1. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      You've got to fancy him to match DCL against West Brom

      1. Brimble82
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I really hope so!
        I’m on 13 off 5!

    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Haha same. Tbf, I always start Soucek so that doesn't bother me so much. As soon as DCL got the equaliser, his points were always gonna be rooted to the bench. Really could have done with Kane having the day off in the end.

      Just thankful Kane starts and it's not a cameo (unless he gets injured).

      1. Brimble82
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah - this!
        Best case would either have been a no show or a starting berth.
        Worst case a late cameo or (heaven forbid) a recurrence of the injury after 10mins.

        What are the odds that Fat Sham is telling his players to target the ankles early?
        The awful blight on the game that he is.

    3. Nerdlinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah same. Oh well!

      1. Brimble82
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        But can you better:
        13 from 5 on the pitch
        12 from DCL on the bench!

  23. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Kane back for DGW26 is the main takehome for me here.

  24. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Wondering Kane's EO this week?

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Bloody hell 1.36% Top 10K

  25. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    1-0 Kane G Random A incoming. Just letting ye know

    1. Im New Here
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'd take that!

  26. GoonerSteve
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    DCL 1st sub is killing me.

    Brought in Antonio for Davis giving me a strong front 8 for the first time this season. I hate the bench headaches it gives so normally don't do it, but had so much cash and Antonio was looking so good.

    What are the chances of Bamford, Salah or Gundogan not playing?

    Zero I reckon.

    Oh well, my son's team got 55 pts from 6 players, so not all bad!

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Zero chance unless they get injured

  27. el polako
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Jose must be desperate.

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      This is I am wondering whether Kane is fully fit (probably is). What if he's got knocked again and will be absent for DGW26, ahhh!

  28. DycheDycheBaby
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    SCENES!!!!
    It's going to be a snorefest though.

  29. Nerdlinger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Left Kane in my starting xi just in case... The kicker is that I have DCL on my bench! Not quite sure how to feel about this... I mean Kane hat trick obviously but I fear a 30 minute substitution!

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If DCL hadn't scored 12 points last night, Kane wouldn't have played

      1. Nerdlinger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yep! Sounds about right

  30. el polako
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Big Sam's special needed.