JOSE MOURINHO fears Harry Kane could be out until NEXT SEASON – raising fears for England’s Euro 2020 hopes.
Tottenham announced on Thursday striker Kane would be out until April after requiring surgery on a tendon in his hamstring he ruptured in their 1-0 defeat at Southampton on New Year’s Day.
The England skipper limped out of Tottenham’s 1-0 defeat at Southampton on New Year’s DayCredit: AFP or licensors
WHO COULD STEP INTO KANE’S SHOES FOR ENGLAND?
WITH Harry Kane’s participation in Euro 2020 now in doubt, SunSport columnist Alan Shearer has had his say on who could lead the line for England in the summer.
If the Three Lions skipper’s recovery doesn’t go to plan, then England boss Gareth Southgate shouldn’t be too despondent.
Four of the five top scorers in the Premier League are English and that’s before you get to Kane and Raheem Sterling who are both on 11 goals.
Click here to read Shearer’s full verdict on the various contenders to replace Kane in Gareth Southgate’s starting XI.
The England captain tweeted a photo of himself on Saturday after the op along with the message: “The first day of recovery starts now.”
But Spurs boss Mourinho admitted today the star’s recovery could take longer than expected.
Speaking at his press conference ahead of tomorrow’s FA Cup third round replay at home to Middlesbrough, he said: “We try the best we can.
“News on Harry we don’t have and if you ask me every time we come here the answer will be the same.
“We expect him to be out until mid-April, end of April, May, even next season I don’t know.”
That means Kane would miss this summer’s Euro 2020 finals with England, handing a massive blow to Gareth Southgate.
Meanwhile, Tottenham appear to be closing in on an 18-month loan deal for Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes after hijacking West Ham’s bid for the Portuguese star.
Mourinho said: “I am waiting for news but when I say I am waiting for news can come or not. I’m more worried about Middlesbrough than the market.
“With the rules even if we get the player you cannot play him in a replay so in this moment I am not interested in Gedson or any other players who could come.”
When asked about Fernandes’ attributes, Mourinho replied: “I cannot answer because I don’t know if we are getting. I don’t think the Benfica president and coach, both my friends, will be happy if I speak about one of their players.”
Jose Mourinho bemoans Tottenham injury crisis as he claims Son Hueng-min can’t replace crocked captain Harry Kane
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
