Tottenham have been handed a huge boost ahead of the Champions League quarter-final second leg with Manchester City.
Spurs hold a slim advantage over City heading into the second leg at the Etihad on Wednesday night.
A Son Heung-min strike late on at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday night handed Mauricio Pochettino's men a one-goal lead in their last eight clash.
City boss Pep Guardiola was criticised for his team selection on the night in N17, with Fabian Delph utilised at left-back and Kevin de Bruyne and Leroy Sane left on the bench until the 89th minute of the contest.
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One player that Guardiola would be loathe to drop from his lineup is Fernandinho - his holding midfielder.
The Brazilian has made 38 appearances in all competitions this season, and is an important cog in the City side.
The 33-year-old was part of the team that lost that first leg clash in N17 on Tuesday, and he would be one of the first names on the teamsheet for the return - if he is fit.
Guardiola has revealed that the midfielder could miss the home clash with Spurs on Wednesday night, which will be music to Spurs' fans' ears.
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Speaking ahead of the clash with Crystal Palace in the Premier League, Guardiola was asked if Fernandinho was injured.
"Yes. He finished bad against Tottenham. Today he is not fit. It's short-term."
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