‘Unplayable’ Tottenham ace back in for tonight’s game, Conte will be thrilled – TBR View

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Tottenham Hotspur will hope to build on their weekend Premier League win when they host Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League tonight.

Spurs’ form has been shaky this season, and though they’ve still ground out good results, they’ve come unstuck at times.

However, Antonio Conte’s charges go into tonight’s game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the back of a 1-0 win at Brighton on Saturday.

On the injury front, the Spurs boss has confirmed that Lucas Moura is back from injury for tonight’s match.

The Brazilian has not featured since the 2-2 draw with Chelsea in August, due to a calf problem.

However, he is fit again, having had three training sessions, and will be on the bench against the Bundesliga side.

“Lucas is available tomorrow for the bench,” the Spurs boss told the club’s media team.

“He had three training sessions with us and, for sure, his physical condition at the moment is not top, but, at the same time, he’s good to come with us, to sit on the bench.

“And you never know what happens during the game, if you need him for a short period, I believe he can play.”

Just last week, ahead of Tottenham’s trip to Frankfurt, Conte feared that the ‘amazing‘ forward would be out for a “long time”.

He said: “About Moura, he’s stopping himself again, and I think he will stay out for a long time. The doctors – they are not solving his problem.”

A surprising boost – TBR View

Conte will no doubt be thrilled with Moura’s return.

He’s a goal threat, is direct, and is capable of making a big impact with his pace and energy.

And given Conte worried not long ago that Lucas would be out long-term, his return is a surprising and welcome boost.

With Tottenham fighting on four fronts this season, they have to deal with a very congested fixture list.

Therefore, Conte will need as many options as possible, and the “unplayable” Lucas is definitely a great option for his side.