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Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has received a defensive boost ahead of his side's crucial trip to his former side Chelsea this weekend, with Eric Dier available for the derby at Stamford Bridge.
Dier has been struggling with a muscular problem and hasn't featured since Tottenham's 1-0 win at Watford on New Year's Day, with the team since enduring a tricky patch of form and looking defensively shaky
The trio of Japhet Tanganga, Davinson Sanchez and Ben Davies have looked vulnerable at times this year - with key defender Cristian Romero nursing a long-term injury - and the return of Dier will be a huge boost to Conte ahead of such a big game, allowing him to tinker with his options as he chases a top four spot.
Tottenham defender Eric Dier will be available for his side's clash at Chelsea this weekend
The centre-back has not featured for the club since their 1-0 win at Watford on January 1st
However, he revealed there were 'a couple of fresh injuries' after