Tottenham could be without four key players for Aston Villa clash

Tottenham Hotspur could be without four key players for this Saturday’s clash with Aston Villa.

Antonio Conte’s side will travel to Birmingham this weekend after three league wins on the bounce, and now look to be in a strong position to finish in the top four and qualify for the Champions League despite a difficult season.

Oliver Skipp, Sergio Reguilón and Ryan Sessegnon all missed Tottenham’s 5-1 over Newcastle United on Sunday.

Skipp has been out for a number of weeks due to a groin problem, and is expected to miss the trip to Villa Park, and Sessegnon is also expected to miss the game because of a thigh injury.

Reguilón is also a major doubt for the game after missing the Newcastle fixture with a knee injury, while defender Japhet Tanganga is out for the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery in March.

What has Conte said about the injuries?

Speaking before the Newcastle game, the Tottenham manager said he was happy to return to training after the short break, and admitted that his injured players were looking healthier by the day.

“Good news for Oliver, Skippy, and Ryan Sessegnon, they are very very close to being back with the team. They are improving a lot,” he said.

“They are having important training sessions, not with the team but apart. I hope next week to have both players back with the team.”

Spurs are currently ahead of Arsenal on goal difference having played a game more, and Sunday’s clash with Villa will be seen as another must win game for Conte’s side.

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