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Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino to assess Toby Alderweireld ahead of Crystal Palace tie after fresh injury

Tottenham will assess defender Toby Alderweireld ahead of the Premier League clash with Crystal Palace after he failed to finish Thursday's training session.

Alderweireld returned to Mauricio Pochettino's starting line-up in the FA Cup fifth round 2-2 draw against Rochdale after recovering from a hamstring injury.

But Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino confirmed ahead of the Sunday fixture at Selhurst Park that the Belgium international will be looked at close on Friday and Saturday before a decision is made.

Toby Alderweireld will be assessed ahead of Tottenham's next game against Crystal Palace
Toby Alderweireld will be assessed ahead of Tottenham's next game against Crystal Palace
Mauricio Pochettino confirmed the Belgian defender did not complete training on Thursday
Mauricio Pochettino confirmed the Belgian defender did not complete training on Thursday

He said: 'Toby could not finish the training session yesterday.