Victor Wanyama: Tottenham give injury update on Kenyan midfielder

Harambee Stars captain Victor wanyama was missing from Tottenham's Audi Cup squad with Spurs revealing that the Kenyan international was suffering from irritation in his knee.

The 28-year-old midfielder's future at the North London club remains in doubt following the arrival of Tanguy Ndombele, and was forced to remain in Enfield for his knee to be assessed.

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His knee injury could not have come at a worse time having already missed out part of the preseason tour on Africa Cup of Nations duty, and beede to be his sharpest to fight for his place.

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An injury plagued season saw Wanyama forfeit his place in the squad and become Pochettino's back-up midfielder, as opposed to the central role he played in Spur's 2016/17 squad.

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Having fallen out of favour under Mauricio Pochettino last season, the defensive midfielder id likely to miss out on starting role in 2019/20.

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Wanyama was among a list of players Spurs would sell as they build a stronger squad ahead of the 2019/20 English Premier League season.

With a new stadium and new objectives set in mind, Spurs are bound to transform this summer as Pochettino seeks to land his first silverware for the north London club.

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Wanyama barely had much playing time in the last two seasons with Harry Winks and Moussa Sissoko sealing spots in the starting line-up.

TUKO.co.ke previously reported that Harry Kane's lone strike in the 22nd minute was all Spurs needed to beat Real Madrid 1-0 and reach Audi Cup final.

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The Prsemier League giants will face the winner of Bayern Munich and Fenerbahce in the final of the preseason competition.

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