Tottenham verdict: ‘Harry Kane should NOT start Champions League final vs Liverpool even if he is fit’, says Sam Allardyce on talkSPORT

Tottenham verdict: ‘Harry Kane should NOT start Champions League final vs Liverpool even if he is fit’, says Sam Allardyce on talkSPORT
Sam Allardyce says Harry Kane should NOT start for Tottenham in their Champions League final against Liverpool – even if the striker is declared fit.With the Premier League campaign over, the countdown has begun for the all-English showdown in Madrid on June 1.Getty3

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Kane is pushing to be fit for the clash having spent over a month on the sidelines with a significant ankle injury, missing nine games.Spurs have coped without their talisman goalscorer, producing miraculous comebacks in Europe against City in the quarters and Ajax in the semis to reach the first European Cup final in their history, but theres no doubt they are a more threatening side with the England star in the team.Fans were given hope Kane will be fit for the final after he ran onto the pitch to celebrate with his team-mates after their 3-2 comeback win at Ajax last week.getty3

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But Allardyce says the Three Lions captain will not be sharp enough for that level of game and should start on the bench.Speaking on Tuesdays Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast, Big Sam said: Would I put him in? No.All those games hes been missing… for me he would be a great sub.You would have a very upset Harry Kane but if its best for the team, its best for the team.Getty3

Kane suffered an ankle injury in Spurs’ 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final

When youre injured for that period of time, having not had a game or that much training, I know the lads are a lot fitter now, but hes bound to be a touch rusty.Tottenham fans will give me some stick, but Im only thinking from my professional point of view as a manager.But it depends on how Pochettino sees him and how his fitness is.

Alan: If Kane declares himself fit, would you put him in? Sam: No… he'd be a great sub. Alan: Even if hes fit? Sam: Having not had a game or training hed be rusty. Sam Allardyce says Kane shouldnt start for #THFC in the #UCL final.Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/d0CbP651MB— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) May 14, 2019

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