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      If Tottenham sign Chelsea outcast Hakim Ziyech, they can WIN the league, says ex-Spurs ace Rafael van der Vaart

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      TOTTENHAM can win the Premier League if they sign Chelsea outcast Hakim Ziyech, according to Rafael van der Vaart. Ziyech, 29, is out of favour at Stamford Bridge amid his struggles for form.
      Hakim Ziyech has been urged to leave Chelsea and link up with TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Rafael van der Vaart believes Tottenham can win the league with Ziyech in the sideCredit: Getty
      But despite this, former Spurs ace Van der Vaart revealed how highly he rates Ziyech with his bold assessment.
      While appearing on Ziggo Sport, he said: “Hakim Ziyech has to join Tottenham.
      “If Tottenham get Hakim Ziyech, they could win the Premier League. I am serious.”
      Antonio Conte’s side are currently sitting in third place in the Premier League with a three point cushion in the top four, although in terms of a title push they remain five points behind league leaders Arsenal.
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      However, after news that Son Heung-Min will undergo surgery, it means Spurs now have four major injuries to their squad – with Richarlison, Dejan Kulusevski and Christian Romero already missing.
      Ziyech was previously linked with a transfer to Spurs over the summer.
      And the Moroccan thus far stayed put at Chelsea despite also being linked with Manchester United and even a move to AC Milan.
      Van der Vaart added: “Of course, he never really has a smiley face, but now you can see from everything that he is not having a good time.
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      “I hope he goes to a club where he can just play and not worry about anything else.
      “Ziyech is a boy that always has to play when you get him. When you get players, you buy them not only for their footballing qualities but also for how someone is.” More

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      Harry Kane claims Tottenham getting through in Champions League will also boost England’s World Cup hopes

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      HARRY KANE says Tottenham’s dramatic win in Marseille provided a timely boost ahead of the World Cup.Spurs were heading into the Europa League when 1-0 down at half-time at the Stade Velodrome on Tuesday night.
      Kane played a key role in Spurs’ dramatic 2-1 win over MarseilleCredit: Getty
      Kane says Spurs’ knockout qualification has him on a high heading into the World Cup next monthCredit: Reuters
      But second-half strikes from Clement Lenglet and Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg turned things around completely and sent the North Londoners into the Champions League knockout stages.
      Kane teed up Hojbjerg for the Dane’s winner in the fifth minute of injury time, sparking wild celebrations on the French South-Coast.
      The England captain said: “It was really important just before the World Cup. 
      “If we’d have gone out, it would have been a real sting because you know you’re coming back from the World Cup and playing Europa League and it’s just not the same feeling. 
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      “So that was really vital. 
      “We’ve got three games before the World Cup and hopefully we can use tonight to finish strongly and if we can be there or thereabouts in the Premier League and get through in the Carabao Cup, it’ll be a really good start to the season.”
      Spurs have two home games in the Premier League before Qatar, facing Liverpool and Leeds, with a Carabao Cup trip to Nottingham Forest sandwiched in between.
      If they can maintain their current position of third in the league and make it into the next round of the League Cup before the World Cup begins, it will mark a very successful first half of the season for Antonio Conte, who celebrates a year as Spurs boss on Wednesday.
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      Performances may have been questionable at times but you cannot argue with the results which are even more impressive given Spurs’ injuries in attack.
      Dejan Kulusevski has been out since the last international break with a hamstring problem, while Richarlison injured his calf in mid October.
      In Marseille Spurs suffered another blow when Son Heung-min came off in the first half after damaging his cheek in an aerial challenge with ex-Newcastle defender Chancel Mbemba.
      The South Korean’s eye was swollen but it was not clear if he had suffered concussion or not, which, if he had, would rule him out of Saturday’s hosting of Liverpool.
      Spurs will assess their No7 on Wednesday.
      Tottenham also had to deal with pesky Marseille fans setting off fireworks the night before the game in the early hours.
      But the disrupted shuteye ultimately did not affect them as they sealed victory in the cacophonous cauldron that is OM’s stadium.
      Kane added: “We expected it, we were told the fireworks might happen. I woke up on the first lot but the second lot I was fast asleep thankfully. 
      “Their fans were incredible, we knew the atmosphere would be special and that was with one of the stands closed as well. 
      “Credit to them, they’re doing everything to make sure their team wins. So proud of the boys, coming to a really tough place, the atmosphere was really hostile and we had to find something amongst ourselves, players and staff, and we managed to do that.”
      Spurs will find out who they face in the last 16 on Monday when the draw is held in Switzerland.
      Currently, their potential opponents could be: Club Brugge, Inter Milan, AC Milan, RB Salzburg, Real Madrid, RB Leipzig, Shakhtar Donetsk, Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain or Benfica.
      But before then comes the World Cup for Kane, even if he is doing his best to keep it off his mind.
      The 29-year-old added: “I said it before, you try not to think about it. 
      “I said the World Cup was going to come round really quickly, and it’s come round really quickly. We’re in November already and in a couple of weeks we’ll be on the plane and playing the first game in no time. 
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      “I think a lot of players have got it in the back of their minds but I think the top top players manage to give 110 per cent no matter what. The more you try to think about managing yourself, it sometimes backfires. 
      “So me personally I’m just trying to focus on the next three games. Of course it’s hard not to think about it but if we can have three good results it will put us in a really good place going into the World Cup.” More

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      Fans all saying the same thing after Marseille boss Igor Tudor is spotted on pitch during Tottenham counterattack

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      MARSEILLE manager Igor Tudor was spotted on the pitch during a Tottenham counterattack.The French side were taking on Spurs in their final Champions League Group D game.
      Tudor could be seen a good yard or two on the pitch as Tottenham counteredCredit: BT Sport
      Kane charged forward before Hojbjerg scored the winner which knocked Marseille out of European competitions this season entirelyCredit: BT Sport
      Both sides needed to win to guarantee a spot in the knockout stages of the tournament.
      At one point, it looked like Marseille would have Tottenham’s number, with ex-Newcastle defender Chancel Mbemba heading home before half-time.
      But second half strikes from Clement Lenglet and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg completed Spurs’ turnaround and secured top spot in the group.
      But as Tottenham striker Harry Kane lead the counter attack for Hojbjerg’s winner, Marseille manager Tudor could be seen on the pitch wildly waiving his arms.
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      And Tudor’s outburst has all fans saying the same thing: the Croatian wanted to stop the counterattack himself.
      One said on Twitter: “Tudor knew how dangerous that last counter was.”
      Another tweeted: “Igor Tudor’s on the pitch, he thinks it’s all over…”
      A third said: “12 vs 11 with Igor Tudor.”
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      The lapse in concentration right at the death cost Marseille a spot in the Europa League.
      Marseille finished one point behind third-placed Sporting, who lost 2-1 to Eintracht Frankfurt on Tuesday.
      The French side had the advantage in the head-to-head with the Portuguese side, winning both games.
      And their goal difference was superior.
      After the game, Tudor fumed: “We deserved to win… There was too much noise, they didn’t hear what I was saying…”
      Tudor was in disbelief at his side’s capitulationCredit: Getty
      Spurs topped the hotly contested group while Marseille finished bottomCredit: PA More

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      Watch Antonio Conte’s emotional reaction in the stands as Tottenham beat Marseille despite his touchline ban

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      ANTONIO CONTE erupted in the stands after his Tottenham side secured a place in the Champions League knock-out phase.Conte largely kept his cool inside the Stade Velodrome on Tuesday night as his team fought Marseille to stay in the competition.

      Conte celebrated Spurs’ Champions League knockout qualification in the standsCredit: RMC
      The Italian was suspended for his outburst at the referee in last week’s draw with SportingCredit: RMC
      Spurs came close to being knockout out of the competitionCredit: RMC
      But the Italian, 53, couldn’t contain his excitement as his Spurs team reached the knockouts with a dramatic 2-1 win.
      Group D was a nail-biter right down to the last minute with Sporting Lisbon, Eintracht Frankfurt, Tottenham and Marseille all standing a chance of qualifying if results went their way.
      At one point, it wasn’t looking good for Spurs as they fell 1-0 behind just before half-time to a Chancel Mbemba header.
      Conte cut a cold figure in the stands with the boss serving a suspension after being sent off in the 1-1 draw with Sporting last week.
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      Clement Lenglet drew Spurs level in his home country, but his goal was met with no reaction from Conte.
      But as Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg sealed the deal in added-time, Conte went berserk with Spurs finishing top of the group.
      The 2016/17 Premier League-winning manager jumped up from his seat and celebrated with those around him before letting out a sigh of relief.
      Last season’s Europa League winners Frankfurt took second spot, joining Spurs in the knockouts.
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      Sporting dropped down into the Europa League while Marseille will see out this season with no European football.
      Conte has been under pressure in recent weeks, drawing criticism for his defensive style.
      The criticism comes with Spurs sitting pretty in the Prem in third and just five points off table-toppers Arsenal.
      Tottenham celebrated wildly at full-timeCredit: Getty More

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      Tottenham make hilarious dig at Marseille by posting firework emoji after fans had kept team awake with firecrackers

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      TOTTENHAM fired back at Marseille with a cracker of a gag after a stunning Champions League win.Home fans kept Spurs awake before the match with 1am pyrotechnics but the Londoners put Marseille to bed on the pitch before posting: “BANG” – next to a firework emoji.

      Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg popped up at the last possible moment to snatch victoryCredit: Getty
      This noisy late-night fireworks extravaganza from Marseille failed to prevent Spurs pulling off a dramatic Champions League win in France
      Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg lid the fuse on wild celebrations with a 95th-minute clincher as Tottenham came from behind to finish top of their Champions League group.
      And they did it despite every effort from Marseille supporters to unsettle them.
      First came two deafening salvoes of fireworks at around 1am and 4am.
      Then flares were set off before the match.
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      And defender Chancel Mbemba thought he had lit the fuse on a memorable night for Marseille with an opener in first-half stoppage time.
      But despite Spurs often being on the backfoot, Clement Lenglet headed a clever equaliser soon after the break and Hojbjerg nicked it at the death.
      Tottenham fans then lapped up the club’s fiery but cheeky reference on social media to the disruptive fireworks.
      “Hahaha” and “lol” popped up more times than Harry Kane does in the box as Twitter gave Marseille a rocket after Spurs avenged pre-match antics.
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      One fan also posted: “Tottenham has more last minute winners than any European team this season!!!”
      Meanwhile, keeper Hugo Lloris had a banger of a victory verdict.
      The Frenchman told BT Sport: “It was a tough night, a great battle and even more [of a psychological battle].
      “We could feel in the first half a team was playing without the fear to lose – it was Marseille – and in the second half we had a team that was fearing to lose – and it was us.
      “When we had to face difficulties, we showed great personality and it’s a great result.” More

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      Watch Antonio Conte’s cold reaction despite seeing his Tottenham side secure vital equaliser against Marseille

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      CLEMENT LENGLET’S vital equaliser against Marseille saved Tottenham’s blushes and took them to the Champions League’s Last 16.Spurs trailed after Chancel Mbemba’s opener during stoppage time in the first half and faced the prospect of crashing out early.
      Tottenham are back in the running!!! 🤩Clément Lenglet marks his 50th #UCL appearance with a huge goal to level things at the Stade Vélodrome!Things are looking up… pic.twitter.com/82BEP9mTgl— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) November 1, 2022

      Tottenham manager Antonio Conte didn’t celebrate Clement Lenglet’s equaliserCredit: BT Sport
      Antonio Conte watched along with an ice cold stare as Tottenham equalisedCredit: BT Sport
      That followed an even worse start when Son Heung-min hobbled off the pitch following a nasty clash in the 29th minute.
      However, Lenglet put Spurs back in the game on 54 minutes with a stunning header after Ivan Perisic’s brilliant delivery.
      That sparked wild celebrations among the visitors and travelling fans, but there was one person who maintained his composure at the Velodrome
      And that was none other than manager Antonio Conte, who just watched with an ice cold stare.
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      Conte is well known for his tough demeanour, especially when he is not too pleased by the overall performance.
      Tottenham players, however, celebrated with all of their hearts in front of a heartbroken Marseille crowd.
      And it all got even better in the fifth minute of stoppage time when Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s late strike saw the visitors win the group.
      This was a special goal for Lenglet as he hit the back of the net on his 50th Champions League appearance.
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      That goal could also pay dividends for the centre-back, who joined the North Londoners on loan from Barcelona last summer.
      The France international admitted he signed with Tottenham to convince France manager Didier Deschamps to call him up for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
      Lenglet said last summer: “The World Cup is important for me. I missed the last selection.
      “I wasn’t in the team. When you are a football player, you want to play these types of competitions. I’m here to play, to help the team to play good and to be better.
      “I hope that if I have an opportunity to go with the selection, it will be for me a dream. I’m working for that too.” More

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      Tottenham ‘make Ruslan Malinovskyi transfer move’ with Antonio Conte keen on January move for Atalanta midfielder

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      TOTTENHAM are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of Atalanta midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi.Spurs boss Antonio Conte has gone on record as saying he wants to add to his squad in the January window after a couple of poor results in recent weeks.
      Malinovskyi is being linked with a move to Tottenham in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      And Ukraine international Malinovskyi has been linked with a move to North London.
      According to Il Giorno, Tottenham have now made contact with Atalanta’s head of recruitment, Lee Congerton, over a possible deal.
      It comes as the 29-year-old searches for more game time having started just four of the Serie A side’s 12 league matches so far this season.
      And the report states he would only set the Lilywhites back around £13million.
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      But other Premier League clubs are also thought to be monitoring his situation.
      Nottingham Forest and West Ham are among the English teams keeping tabs on Malinovskyi.
      Spurs have been criticised for failing to control games in the middle of the park, while also lacking creativity in central areas.
      And Malinovskyi could provide that, with the former Shakhtar Donetsk star boasting 30 goals and 27 assists in 139 matches since joining Atalanta in 2019.
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      He has also been capped 51 times for Ukraine, bagging seven goals.
      Atalanta are not currently offering their players any form of European competition after they finished eighth in Serie A last season.
      Meanwhile, Spurs could still be in the Champions League come the new year, but that will depend on whether they can avoid defeat in Marseille on Tuesday evening. More

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      Tottenham in talks with Antonio Conte over new long-term contract despite boss refusing to commit future to club

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      TOTTENHAM have entered contract talks with boss Antonio Conte over a new long-term deal despite the Italian publicly refusing to commit his future to the club.The Italian helped guide Spurs back into the top four last season but his deal at the North London club expires at the end of the season.
      Tottenham have opened talks with Conte over new termsCredit: Getty
      However, there is an option to extend by a further year.
      Despite shaky form in recent weeks, Tottenham sit third in the Premier League after 13 games played.
      They’re five points off table-toppers Arsenal and according to The Athletic, Spurs’ chiefs would like to reward Conte for the team’s form.
      New terms would see Conte earn a raise on his already £13million-a-year contract.
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      Conte has previously been quick to dismiss talk of a new contract, insisting he doesn’t need a new deal to stay at the club.
      As reported by SunSport, he said: “There doesn’t exist a right time. It could be tomorrow. It could be the last day of the season.
      “The most important thing for me and the club is to understand we want to continue together, to go in the same direction.
      “This is the most important thing. Otherwise I don’t see a problem.
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      “I don’t see another situation. I said in the past, I didn’t need another contract to be sure to stay in a club.
      “Also, for the club, it’s a good investment to have a coach like me and my staff. At the right time I’ll take the best decision.
      “At this moment, I’m really happy. I don’t want to push the club about the situation because it’s not the right time.
      “We’ve just started the season and have a long time to live together.”
      Conte was linked with a return to former club Juventus, where he enjoyed great success winning a total of eight league titles as a player and manager.
      But the 53-year-old branded links “disrespectful” to Juve’s under fire manager Massimiliano Allegri, himself and Spurs. More