Tottenham youngster posts three-word message on Instagram, with picture alongside Cristian Stellini

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Marcel Lavinier has posted a message on Instagram with a picture alongside Cristian Stellini – as the Tottenham stars build up their fitness.

Numerous reports coming out of Hotspur Way state that Tottenham’s players are being put through some intense training sessions this week.

Antonio Conte and his coaching staff – including assistant Stellini – are looking to take advantage of the break to improve the players fitness.

It is believed the fitness levels of Tottenham’s players has declined under Jose Mourinho and Nuno – given their pragmatic styles of play.

Conte has told his players that some are overweight and he does not want to see it again. He wants fitness levels like the ones under Mauricio Pochettino.

Conte has also included numerous younger players in training, 20-year-old Lavinier being one. He posted a three-message, alongside Stellini.

Does Lavinier have chance of Tottenham break under Conte?

Much has been made of how Conte likes to rely on his senior players. The Italian gaffer would rather use his best players, than help others grow.

But at Tottenham, he might have not have many options. At right-back, he does have plenty of choices – but are they all ideal for his 3-4-3 system?

Japhet Tanganga is not a wing-back. Emerson Royal and Matt Doherty are, but the latter has been poor ever since swapping Wolves for Spurs.

With a third round of the FA Cup, and a couple of European Conference League games coming up – Lavinier could maybe get a chance.

But realistically, he is some way down the pecking order and as January approaches – perhaps a loan move could benefit the young right-back.