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Alli picked up the problem in the Champions League win over Manchester City on Tuesday.

The England midfielder went down clutching his hand and it's feared by medics at the club that it's broken.

He looks certain to miss Saturday's Premier League clash at home to already-relegated Huddersfield.

But it's the return European tie against City that is in the mind of Spurs staff.

They head to the Etihad on Wednesday night and know having Alli involved will be key to their chances of success.

Harry Kane won't be available after injuring his ankle in the same game and having neither England star would be a hammer blow to manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Even if Alli's hand is proven to be broken, Tottenham are looking into the possibility of him carrying on playing by wearing a protective cast, The Evening Standard report.

Andros Townsend is currently wearing one for Crystal Palace and several other Premier League stars have done a similar thing.

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After the midweek trip to Manchester, Tottenham head to the Etihad again in the Premier League on Saturday.

Spurs are locked in a battle to finish in the top-four.

They currently lie in the final Champions League qualification spot with 64 points.

Rivals Arsenal are in fifth on 63 points, with Manchester United a place behind on 63.

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Chelsea are currently third on 66 points, but have played a game more than all the other sides in the top-four race.

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