Harry Kane turned to a sports medicine specialist for help with his long-standing ankle issues in a move that did not go down well with Tottenham.
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Kane worked with specialist while at TottenhamWanted a solution to ankle problemsClub were reportedly not happy with striker's physioFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Tottenham were left "worried" by Kane's relationship with Dr Alejandro Elorriaga Claraco towards the end of his time with the north London club as he tried to find a solution to his recurrent ankle issues, according to the Daily Mail. Claraco apparently recommended "certain adjustments" to Kane which were not appreciated by the medical staff at Tottenham. Kane did not meet with the Canadian-based sports medicine specialist at Tottenham’s HQ in Enfield, as it was made clear he was not welcome, with the club concerned about losing control of their star striker's "well-being".
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Kane has a history of ankle injuries that have interrupted his career at various points. His first occurred in 2016 when he was ruled out for seven weeks, and he suffered another, similar lay-off at the end of the 2018-19 campaign. The England striker spoke about his work with Claraco in 2022, praising the physio for the work he had done and the improvement he felt had been made.
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He told : "I’ve seen changes in my body in terms of what my ankles were like before and now, after. I’m in a totally different place, so it’s really pleasing.”
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Kane left Tottenham for Bayern in summer 2023 but has still been affected by ankle injuries. He limped out of Bayern's 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen in September with a knock to his ankle but was able to return in the team's next game against Aston Villa in the Champions League.
