Kane to miss Manchester United clash in EPL

London Oct 27 (IANS) Tottenham Hotspur s star forward Harry Kane is set to miss the Manchester United clash in the English Premier League (EPL) on Saturday due to a minor injury club coach Mauricio Pochettino confirmed on Friday.

"For tomorrow we cannot take a risk. It s a minor injury very small but we cannot take a risk. We ll see after for Wednesday against Real Madrid. Tomorrow it s impossible " Pochettino was quoted as saying by EspnFc during a pre-match conference.

The Argentine believes the injury is a big blow for the side and he wanted all his players to be available for the important clash.

"Yes you always want all the players available. It s a problem. We want them available to play " the 45-year-old said.

"We always believe in the collective the squad. During the season problems happen and you must trust all the players all the squad. I told the players they are not machines and its so difficult to cope with international duty play every three days. It s lucky it s not a big problem but he s not going to play tomorrow " Pochettino added.

Tottenham and Manchester United share 20 equal points to sit third and second respectively in the EPL table separated by goal difference.

--IANS
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