There is never a good moment to lose your star striker, but as Tottenham prepare for life without the injured Harry Kane, they will probably reflect that the timing could be worse. For the next month, at least, the fixture schedule is not as daunting as it could be.
For starters, there is an international break after this weekend's round of matches. On top of that, Spurs will face teams lying 10th or lower in the table -- Southampton, Burnley, Swansea, Watford and Bournemouth -- while a trip to Crystal Palace has yet to be rearranged.