Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi confirms double injury boost ahead of Tottenham

Brighton and Hove Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi says his midfield duo Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo will be fit for their trip to north London on Saturday afternoon.

World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister and rising midfield star Moises Caicedo both picked up knocks during the 2-0 win over Bournemouth in midweek, but De Zerbi confirmed on Friday afternoon that they’d returned to training and would be part of the trip to north London.

The Italian manager told reporters: “Mac Allister and Caicedo can play tomorrow without a problem and I am really happy. It is good news for us. Tariq [Lamptey] is still out.’

Tottenham were disappointing against Everton on Monday night, only managing a 1-1 draw despite playing for almost an hour with a man advantage, before substitute Lucas Moura was sent off late in the game.

The Brazilian will begin his three game ban this weekend, adding to the already injured trio of Yvess Bissouma, Rodrigo Bentancur and Ryan Sessegnon.

Forward Richarlison has only just returned to individual training and will also watch this one from the sidelines but Spurs will hope Kane, considered by Roberto De Zerbi as the best striker in the Premier League, can add to his 22 league goals this season.

Tottenham have won just one of their last six matches in all competitions and have 50 points from 29 games, just the one point less than they had at this stage last season even though defeats to Sheffield United in the FA Cup and Champions League exit has dampen moods withins the fanbase.

Brighton are sixth on the Premier League table, four points behind fifth placed Spurs having played two games less as they go in search of their first ever European football next season.