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Vincent Janssen is no flop, insists Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino ahead of FA Cup clash with Wycombe

Mauricio Pochettino says it is wrong to label Vincent Janssen a £17million flop as he turns to the struggling Tottenham striker at White Hart Lane on Saturday.

With Harry Kane injured for the visit of League Two Wycombe in the FA Cup fourth round, Janssen will make his first appearance since Spurs' third-round clash with Aston Villa.

Janssen, 22, disappointed that day and was substituted after an hour with the game goalless.

Striker Vincent Janssen has not played for Tottenham since the previous round of the FA Cup
Striker Vincent Janssen has not played for Tottenham since the previous round of the FA Cup
Harry Kane's injury means Janssen (left) will start up top for Tottenham against Wycombe
Harry Kane's injury means Janssen (left) will start up top for Tottenham against Wycombe

He was then left out of Pochettino's next two Premier League squads but the Tottenham manager said: 'It is not an issue.