Antonio Conte is confident Matt Doherty's physical issue is anything but a genuine one.
The Republic of Ireland global was constrained off after just 21 minutes of Tottenham's enormous away success at Aston Villa and was seen leaving the ground with a support on his knee.
Saturday's success at Villa Park took Spurs three points clear of unpleasant opponents Arsenal set their situation in the Premier League's top four, in spite of the fact that Mikel Arteta's side has a game close by.
Doherty, notwithstanding a generally troubled season of things since joining Spurs from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020, has secured himself as a central member under Conte.
Ready to work on both the and the left-hand side of the guard, the wing-back has scored two times and enrolled three aids in his last seven Premier League games, observing another rent of life as Spurs pursue Champions League capability.
With Conte's framework depending so intensely on that specific position, missing Doherty - who the Italian has lauded lately - is a concern.
Talking after the game, Conte said: "Matt attempted to keep on remaining on the pitch.
"This showed his versatility, his longing to keep on playing. I trust it's nothing significant on the grounds that we really want him. Presently, we need to stand by one day, two days, and the specialists need to actually look at him. I don't believe it's anything significant, I trust."
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