Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino today revealed Toby Alderweireld has returned to training and could be fit to face Swansea City next week.

Alderweireld injured his knee in October's 1-1 draw with West Brom and the north Londoners have struggled in his absence.

Mauricio Pochettino's side have won just two of their last 10 games ahead of this weekend's trip to Chelsea but the Argentine coach has confirmed Spurs fans will have to wait to see Alderweireld in action.

"Yes it's true our expectation was to recover him. We miss him a lot but we are happy. Today he was involved with the squad with the ball.

"I don't want to be wrong again. Hopefully he will be back as soon as possible. Tomorrow we will see if he can do the whole training session and next week will be key."

Saturday's clash at Stamford Bridge will come too soon for Alderweireld as well as Ben Davies, who is still recovering from an ankle he suffered prior to the international break.

Erik Lamela is also out while Danny Rose will serve a one-match suspension, having already accumulated five bookings this season.

With Rose and Davies both out Pochettino is set to be short of options at left back as he attempts to derail the 3-4-3 formation that has helped Chelsea climb to the top of the Premier League table.

However, the Argentine coach is adamant he has plenty of players - and formations - to cope with the double loss.

"We played against Sunderland with Jan Vertonghen on the left. Trippier can play [on the left]. Or Wimmer.

"We need to asses and decide who is available."

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