Ensures Harry Kane Is Fit For Burnley Game After Back Problem, Conte: Even With One Leg, He Has To Play

JAKARTA - Tottenham Hotspur coach Antonio Conte has confirmed that striker Harry Kane is fit to play against Burnley in the postponed match week 13 at Turf Moor Stadium, Burnley, Wednesday night local time.

Quoted from Sky Sports, Tuesday, Conte explained Kane has a slight problem with his back and the England forward understands how important he is in the squad, especially his personality and experience.

"Harry has a hit in the back but he can play. Even with one leg, he has to play. He is in good form. Harry knows very well the importance of him in the squad for his personality, his experience. But he is good," Conte said as quoted by Antara. .

Conte went on to say he was joking about forcing injured players to play and he confirmed Kane is in good shape to play against Burnley.

"I'm kidding, I won't force a player to play if he's injured. I'm just saying to tell how important this player is. He's good, he's ready," Conte said.

Apart from Harry Kane, Conte also spoke about the condition of several of his players, namely Oliver Skipp, Japhet Tanganga and Sergio Reguilon who will still be absent for the match against Burnley.

The Italian coach explained that Skipp and Tanganga had recovered from their previous injuries but were not ready to be deployed, while Reguilon was doubtful because he had been exposed to COVID-19.

"Skipp and Tanganga are recovering. They are still not ready for the game against Burnley. Sergio (Reguilon), was not present at the training session yesterday and we will see today. We wish them all a speedy recovery," Conte explained.

“Consistency is fundamental”Antonio Conte spoke to the media ahead of tomorrow's game against Burnley! ️

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