Alasdair Gold says injured Spurs player could be back to full fitness in October

Alasdair Gold reveals that Tottenham academy defender Alfie Dorrington is now back in training and the centre-back could be gradually introduced back into competitive football over the next few weeks.

Alfie Dorrington is highly-rated at Tottenham

Dorrington, who joined the Spurs academy aged 13, has progressed through the age group ranks at the club and is now seen as one of the most exciting young prospects at Hotspur Way.

The centre-back played a key role for the club’s Under-21s last season as they lifted the PL2 title, featuring 19 times for Wayne Burnett’s men and emerging as the leader of the backline.

Dorrington missed the entirety of pre-season due to an injury and that might have scuppered the youngster’s hopes of heading out on loan to the EFL.

Dorrington could be back to peak fitness by October

However, Gold has now pointed out that the 19-year-old could have an important part to play in the Europa League over the coming months as Ange Postecoglou had to leave Djed Spence out of the squad.

When asked about the teenager’s injury, the journalist said on a Q&A on Football.London “Alfie suffered two hamstring injuries last season that hampered his development.

“He’s only just returned to training following the second injury in May, which required surgery, and is yet to play this season.

“He is expected to be gradually introduced back into matches as this month progresses before hitting his stride again in October as the games come thick and fast. He may well end up getting minutes in Europe with the lack of cover in the months ahead.”

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If we do manage to seal qualification to the knockout stages after our first five Europa League matches, one would not be surprised to see Dorrington get a run out in the last few group matches.

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