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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Insider makes Oliver Skipp claim"
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published: "2022-03-16T17:20:36Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Insider makes Oliver Skipp claim

**Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-insider-very-concerned-after-massive-oliver-skipp-news/), Tottenham Hotspur [‘insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-insider-very-concerned-after-massive-oliver-skipp-news/)‘ John Wenham, who regularly breaks news on his [Lilywhites Rose social media channels](https://twitter.com/Lilywhite_Rose/status/1439119178980528128), has made an Oliver Skipp claim amid the lack of specific updates.**

### The Lowdown: Conte ‘really worried’…

Tottenham’s head coach is seriously concerned about the state of his midfield engine’s fitness and recovery, to put it lightly.

[Tottenham latest developments!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/tottenham-latest-news-copy/)

In his last two pre-match press conferences, Conte has been unable to give a specific timeframe on Skipp’s return to action, saying last week that he is [‘really worried](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-injury-news-antonio-conte-oliver-skipp-ryan-sessesgnon-b987323.html)‘ as a result.

This week, speaking just before Spurs’ trip to Brighton tonight, when asked if he could update on the midfielder’s return, the Italian again explained that he couldn’t answer [(football.london).](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/news/every-word-antonio-conte-said-23395283)

Conte also claimed Skipp’s situation is unique to him as a top level manager and revealed his disappointment and frustration at the lack of progress.

### The Latest: Insider makes claim…

Speaking to [FI,](https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-insider-very-concerned-after-massive-oliver-skipp-news/) Wenham has claimed the starlet’s continued absence is a ‘massive blow’ amid the serious lack of ‘solid updates’ from the club.

*“I’m getting a little bit worried about this, to be honest with you,”* he explained.

*“We aren’t getting any solid updates from the club about this. It’s just that he’s not available.*

*“We don’t know anything, there is no timescale on his return which is never a good sign.*

*“It’s a massive blow that he has already missed so much of this season because he has been one of our better players.*

*“I can only hope he returns as soon as possible because if he’s fit, he starts.*

*“Hopefully we hear some news on this soon because, as I say, I’m pretty concerned.”*

### The Verdict: Conte needs him

According to [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/30/Show/England-Tottenham), when Skipp’s been available, he’s stood out as one of Tottenham’s toughest tacklers whilst also averaging the highest percentage of accurate passes per match (90.1%) of any Lilywhites regular in the Premier League.

His form at the start of this campaign even[prompted talk of a potential new deal](https://theathletic.com/2868878/2021/10/05/the-rise-of-oliver-skipp-studious-powerful-and-a-dab-hand-on-the-oche/) and Conte will be praying he is back on the grass and available for selection as soon as possible.

***In other news: Conte now looking to land ‘world class’ £30m man for Spurs, Lineker said he’s a ‘helluva player’…find out more[here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-hotspur-liverpool-graeme-bailey-anfield-watch-joe-gomez-update-latest-thfc-transfer-news/)***