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Antonio Conte reveals Eric Dier is available for Tottenham's clash at Chelsea after three weeks out to boost his defensive options... but admits the squad has 'fresh injuries' after dramatic win at Leicester

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.