Tottenham have been handed a timely boost before their meeting with Aston Villa, with Sandro Tonali and Dejan Kulusevski both returning to first-team training.
Tonali missed the recent match against Liverpool after suffering a knock, but his return to the main group puts him in contention to feature against Villa.
The midfielder has started every game for Roberto De Zerbi since joining Tottenham from Newcastle and has become an influential part of the side.
Tottenham injury boost ahead of Aston Villa clash
Kulusevski has also resumed training after a spell on the sidelines. However, Tottenham are expected to manage his comeback carefully, with the Sweden international unlikely to be rushed straight into the starting line-up.
The club will instead look to ease Kulusevski back towards full match fitness. Once ready, his creativity and versatility should provide another option in attack.
The timing of the pair’s return is significant for a Tottenham side seeking greater consistency after a difficult start to the campaign.
Pressure has begun to build on De Zerbi following a summer in which the club made a substantial investment in the squad. That spending raised expectations, but Tottenham have so far struggled to turn it into a regular run of victories.
A win against Aston Villa would offer a much-needed lift and ease some of the scrutiny around the manager. The return of Tonali and Kulusevski gives Tottenham renewed encouragement as they attempt to revive their season and move up the Premier League table.
