It’s easier to play Spurs when Kane is out –Tuchel

Tottenham Hotspur are not as big a threat when striker Harry Kane is absent but Chelsea will plan for all contingencies in case the Englishman does play in Thursday’s London derby, manager Thomas Tuchel said on Wednesday.

Kane, who has 12 goals and 11 assists in the league this season, is sidelined after picking up two separate ankle injuries in a 3-1 defeat by Liverpool last week.

“It’s always easier when Harry Kane is not playing,” Tuchel told reporters ahead of Thursday’s trip.

“He’s one of the best number nines in the world and when he’s in shape, he is maybe the role model number nine that every coach wishes for – in terms of work rate and ability.

“His goalscoring is outstanding. We assume he will not play but we’ll prepare for all cases.”

Spurs manager Jose Mourinho said the earliest Kane could return to action was next week.

Tuchel said he would take late calls on defender Kurt Zouma and midfielder Kai Havertz who were injured in training but the rest of the squad is available.

Credit: supersport.com

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