Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino gives Toby Alderweireld the 'all clear' after scan on knee injury
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has given Toby Alderweireld the "all clear" after the defender underwent a scan on his knee injury.
Alderweireld was substituted during last weekend's draw with West Brom after suffering a heavy knock to his leg, sparking fears he would be set for an extended spell on the sidelines.
But the Belgian centre back is now set to return to action soon, having avoided serious ligament damage in the unintentional clash with teammate Jan Vertonghen.
"Toby Alderweireld's scan was all clear. That is important information for us," Pochettino told the club's official website.
Having previously suggested Alderweireld could return as early as next week, Pochettino may well pencil in a Premier League clash against Leicester on October 29 as a potential return date for the 27-year-old.
Meanwhile, Spurs secured a valuable point against Bayer Leverkusen tonight to stay in the race for a place in the knock-out stages of the Champions League.
The north Londoners were not at their best but heroics from Hugo Lloris ensured that there is plenty to play for when Pochettino's side host their German counterparts at Wembley in two weeks' time.
Pochettino described the trip to the BayArena as "must win" prior to kick off but was satisfied with a solitary point after seeing his side struggle during the second half.
"It was a tough game. In the end I'm pleased with a point. We were better in the first half, they were better in the second.
"Hugo's save was brilliant. He's one of the best, that is my opinion. It's great to have him in goal," the Argentine coach added.
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