Speaking to GiveMeSport, journalist Paul Brown has shared a potential big boost for Tottenham Hotspur before their clash with Leeds United.
The Lowdown: Spurs slumping…
Unable to build upon their shock 3-2 victory over league leaders Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium last weekend, Antonio Conte’s men took two step backwards with a 1-0 defeat at Burnley on Wednesday night.
Clarets defender Ben Mee scored the only goal of the game, which took Spurs’ torrid Premier League run to four losses out of their last five.
Following the game, much noise has been made over Conte’s future at N17, but Brown may actually have some good news for Spurs fans ahead of their all-important encounter with Leeds this weekend.
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The Latest: Skipp could return…
According to the reporter, Spurs midfielder Skipp could be back for their trip to Elland Road on Saturday lunchtime.
Brown explained to GiveMeSport: “I think his injury is taking longer than people thought, definitely. But we’re told there’s a chance he could be back this weekend.”
The Verdict: Big potential boost…
After Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s regrettable outing away to Burnley, with the Dane finishing the match as one of Spurs’ lowest-rated players on SofaScore, Conte could be relieved to have another option for his midfield if Skipp does indeed return for the visit to Yorkshire.
His form at stages over 2021/22 when available even spurred talk of a new deal at one point, and according to WhoScored, he has averaged a higher passing accuracy rate than any player in the Tottenham squad.
Skipp’s possible return could therefore come as a big boost for Conte after a very regretful midweek.
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