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title: "Lamela gives Spurs big fitness boost ahead of Reds clash"
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author: "Ryan Darby"
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published: "2018-09-07T09:51:55Z"
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# Lamela gives Spurs big fitness boost ahead of Reds clash

Erik Lamela is set to provide Tottenham and Mauricio Pochettino with a big fitness boost ahead of their clash with Liverpool.

[Football London believes](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/players/photos-popular-midfielder-hands-spurs-15120733) that the Argentinian could be back in contention for the game at Wembley after missing Spurs’ previous two against Watford and Manchester United.

The player has [returned to training](https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1037719415196987397) but now faces a battle to oust Lucas Moura from the side, with the Brazillian impressing in his absence.

Lamela was forced to miss out on Spurs’ emphatic victory at Old Trafford against Manchester United after suffering a hamstring injury during the warm-up.

![Henry Browne/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2018/09/959341044.jpg)

The two sides meet after the international break and the visit to Wembley will be an early test for the Reds as they look to showcase their title credentials.

Jurgen Klopp’s men currently sit top of the Premier League after four games but are yet to be seriously tested.

A win for Spurs at Wembley could draw them level on points with the Reds at this early stage of the season.