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Harry Kane 'gutted' after picking up potential season-ending during Spurs' victory over Man City


Harry Kane has declared himself ‘gutted’ after limping off during Tottenham’s Champions League quarter-final first-leg victory over Manchester City.

The England and Spurs skipper rolled his ankle when making a challenge on City’s Fabian Delph and immediately headed for the tunnel, fully aware that it was not simply a knock.

Kane has had issues with ankle ligaments in the past three seasons and will undergo a scan on Thursday to determine the extent of the damage.

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“Gutted to go off injured but every setback is a chance to come back stronger than ever. Big finish from the boys to go on and win! #COYS #UCL,” Kane wrote on Twitter.

It would appear that Kane is a near-certainty to miss next week’s second-leg at City, when Spurs will look to upset the odds and reach the Champions League semi-final for the first time.

There are doubts as to whether he will return again this season, while England’s UEFA Nations League semi-final with Holland and potential final in early June could also prove to be too soon.

Harry Kane’s ankle was accidentally caught by Fabian Delph after. a late challenge from the striker
Harry Kane’s ankle was accidentally caught by Fabian Delph after. a late challenge from the striker

Pochettino labelled it a ‘very, very, very sad’ situation after the final whistle on Tuesday night.

“Same ankle and similar issue,” he confirmed. “[It’s] very, very, very sad, very disappointed. It’s going to be tough.

Mauricio Pochettino said his striker is in jeopardy of missing the rest of the season after heading straight for the tunnel
Mauricio Pochettino said his striker is in jeopardy of missing the rest of the season after heading straight for the tunnel

“We’re going to miss him maybe for the rest of the season and that is a worry for us and a worry for him.

“It’s going to be tough. Hopefully it is not a big issue but there isn’t too much time for recovery. He twisted his ankle and we’ll see how he reacts in the next few of hours.”

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