Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is facing a race to be fit
for the start of the new Premier League season after suffering a fractured
wrist.
The 28-year-old French international was injured in the
period since the end of last season, but the Premier League team didn't
disclose exactly how he sustained the problem.
Lloris, who joined the north London club from French team
Lyon in 2012, made 35 Premier League appearances last term and was one of the
star performers for Mauricio Pochettino's side.
Lloris has been reported as a potential transfer target for
Manchester United if the Old Trafford outfit sell their first choice keeper
David de Gea to Real Madrid before the start of the season.
"The club can confirm that Hugo Lloris has sustained a
fractured wrist during the close-season period," a statement on
Tottenham's website announced.
"The France goalkeeper will continue to work alongside
the First Team squad to build up his fitness in a bid to be ready for the start
of the season.
"Our medical team will continue to monitor his
rehabilitation and progress during pre-season."
If Lloris is unable to recover in time for Tottenham's
opening Premier League fixture at Manchester United on August 8 then former
Swansea keeper Michel Vorm would likely deputise for the Frenchman.
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