Jose Mourinho reveals that he expects injured star to make return to starting line-up

Tottenham Hotspur take on Burnley this weekend in the Premier League as they look to bounce back from four straight defeats in all competitions.

The Lilywhites were knocked out of the FA Cup on Wednesday night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Norwich City bested them on penalties.

Spurs should have run away with the match based on their possession and chances created, but Norwich managed to see out a 1-1 result.

The Canaries’ goal came from a blunder between the sticks for third-choice keeper Michel Vorm, who was standing in for Gazzaniga on the bench.

Hugo Lloris was still out injured for Tottenham, the second match he had missed with a groin injury. However, Mourinho has now revealed that he expects the Frenchman and Spurs captain to return to the starting line-up this weekend.

The Special One did add that he would have to check with Lloris and the medical team later today, just to be sure.

Jonathan Veal reports Mourinho said:

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