Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte has confirmed that Oliver Skipp and Ryan Sessegnon are both "very close" to returning from their respective injuries.
Sessegnon's disrupted season continued as he picked up a hamstring problem in his side's 5-0 win over Everton last month, while Skipp has been hampered by a groin issue for the past couple of months.
The duo will not be ready to return for Spurs' meeting with Newcastle United on Sunday, but Conte expects to have both men at his disposal for the following week.
"Good news for Oliver, Skippy, and Ryan Sessegnon, they are very very close to being back with the team. They are improving a lot," Conte told reporters at Friday's press conference.
"They are having important training sessions, not with the team but apart. I hope next week to have both players back with the team."
Ben Davies is fine to take part against the Magpies despite an injury scare during the international break, while Japhet Tanganga remains out for the season after undergoing knee surgery.
Tottenham could temporarily rise above North London rivals Arsenal in the table should they win by at least two goals on Sunday, with Conte's side three points behind the fourth-placed Gunners having played a game more.
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