TOTTENHAM’S stars returned to pre-season on Monday with forgotten man Erik Lamela back in action after EIGHT MONTHS.
Spurs are beginning their preparations slightly later than most following their post-season trip to South Korea to face Kitchee SC in May.
However, Mauricio Pochettino and his men assembled into Hotspur Way this morning after their summer break.
The club keep fans updated by posting a series of snaps onto their social media accounts.
And Argentine Lamela – who hasn't played since last October – was the main focus of those photos.
He looked delighted to back in Enfield as he was snapped carrying his washbag into training after his lengthy absence out with a hip injury.
Lamela has had surgery on both his right and left side.
That led to many speculating that his Tottenham career was finished despite having three years left on his current deal.
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But he quashed those rumours as he rejoined his team-mates.
Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen were also loving life as they gave a thumbs-up to the camera.
Meanwhile, Dutch forward Vincent Janssen was hard at it on his first day back as he targets a much-improved campaign in front of goal.
Lamela’s last appearance for Spurs was way back in November, with the 25-year-old going to Spain to undergo his rehab before jetting off on holiday.
He and his colleagues will spend the next few days in the capital before flying out to America to participate in the International Champions Cup.
Tottenham’s pre-season
July 23 – PSG (Orlando, USA)
July 26 – Roma (Harrison, USA)
July 29 – Man City (Nashville, USA)
Aug 5 – Juventus (Wembley, LONDON)
Pochettino’s men will tackle PSG, Roma and Manchester City in the States before welcoming Juventus to their temporary Wembley Stadium home prior to the Premier League kick off.
They will face newly-promoted Newcastle United in North East on the opening day of the new season on August 12.
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