Harry Kane: Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says ankle injury would be 'massive'

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says he is worried that Harry Kane was injured against Manchester United - and if he is "it is going to be massive for us".

Kane had to be helped from the pitch at Wembley after being hurt in a last-minute challenge as United won 1-0.

"It was a clear foul on Harry Kane, a big hit, [referee] Mike Dean said he didn't see it," Pochettino said.

"It was a bad tackle and now he has bit of a swelling on his ankle."

Kane - who had seven shots as Spurs failed to find a way past United goalkeeper David de Gea - had an ankle injury in 2018 and missed 10 games the season before with a similar injury to the same ankle.

Spurs midfielder Moussa Sissoko was also injured, being replaced before half-time.

"It wasn't the intention of the United player but it was a bad tackle and Kane was limping after the game," Pochettino added.

"We are going to lose Son Heung-min for the Asia Cup and if Kane suffers an injury, it is going to be massive for us. He twisted his ankle and we hope that it is not a big issue."

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Comment posted by MWJ1, at 07:33 14 Jan 2019
The real question is how did Harry Kane get an MBE ? Services to football lol nothing against the lad but absolutely ridiculous what has he achieved ?
Comment posted by Bear2709, at 06:54 14 Jan 2019
Even if he is out he will still claim the odd goal here and there.
Comment posted by Thebluesarestayingup, at 06:58 14 Jan 2019
The BBC is having a 'state the bleedin obvious' morning with HYS.

De Gea could be the best ever - yep

Spurs would miss Kane - yep

Whats next? Man C or Liverpool could win the league?

BBC - your insight is just superb. This is what I pay my licence money for. Keep it up!
Comment posted by Yage, at 07:02 14 Jan 2019
Then perhaps they should sign another decent striker then.
Comment posted by Coughupalung, at 08:03 14 Jan 2019
When you are always falling over it's difficult to gauge the severity of a foul, if any.
Comment posted by JimmyC, at 06:37 14 Jan 2019
So, an entire article written about the fact that it would be bad if a bloke is injured. Mightn’t it be simpler to wait and see if he is injured or not, and then report the facts?
Comment posted by Come the Glorious Day, at 07:49 14 Jan 2019
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Of course Mike Dean didn't see the foul on Kane"

Unfortunately Kane has a history of going down "easily". Makes it difficult for the ref to tell if there was actually a foul or not.
Comment posted by chelsea38, at 08:14 14 Jan 2019
Don't worry spuds,he'll play on crutches,might be a bit tricky diving though
Comment posted by Mpuze, at 07:52 14 Jan 2019
That's what happens when you dive to win a penalty. See ya
Comment posted by foreverblue, at 07:46 14 Jan 2019
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Agree completely, what has he actually achieved ?
Services to football, scoring penalties and diving is more like it.
Totally overrated !
Comment posted by Come the Glorious Day, at 08:51 14 Jan 2019
Maybe Pogba should have gone but again Alli has a reputation of going down when the breeze is a bit strong.

Nobody, including Poch, is saying Jones tackle was a foul. He just got injured. You don’t get free kicks just for being injured.
Comment posted by berty, at 09:00 14 Jan 2019
i genuinely don't remember a bad tackle on him, sounds like sour grapes. He also is such a diver these days unfortunately refs won't believe him when he falls over or fakes injury during games
Comment posted by User0324567895, at 08:06 14 Jan 2019
Don’t worry, they have Llorente 🤫
Comment posted by dogknowsbest, at 09:28 14 Jan 2019
59 Ray
Kane will never be recognised as a great due to his diving,desperate goal claims and empty trophy cabinet.
Taking penalties doesnt make a player a ‘great’
Comment posted by U16650765, at 06:31 14 Jan 2019
“Nice to see you, to see you nice”.
Comment posted by dbambrough, at 08:31 14 Jan 2019
Kane is one of the most overrated players of all time.
Comment posted by ian, at 10:38 14 Jan 2019
I do hope the new stadium does no follow the example set by Kane & Ali and just fall down whenever it feels like it.
Comment posted by dogknowsbest, at 09:19 14 Jan 2019
It wasnt a foul by Jones, it was karma biting back. At least it’ll stop him diving for a while
Comment posted by Ewan , at 09:02 14 Jan 2019
He'll be fine.

He'll score the winner for Man City tonight.
Comment posted by Andy, at 07:42 14 Jan 2019
Its easy to say Spurs should have broke the bank and brought world class striker but who is going to go there and play second fiddle to Kane?