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Europa League: Tottenham travel Besiktas hoping to secure top spot in Group C
Walker and Kaboul return; Adebayor unavailable

Kyle Walker is set to return for Tottenham's Europa League clash with Besiktas.

Kyle Walker is set to make his long-awaited return from injury in Tottenham’s Europa League clash at Besiktas.

The full-back has been sidelined since March with an abdominal injury but, after returning to full training last month, is ready to return to competitive action having made the trip to Istanbul.

Spurs, who are two points clear at the top of Group C, must avoid defeat against Besiktas to retain their position but with both sides already qualified, Mauricio Pochettino has suggested he is ready to rest several of his key players.

Young stars Harry Winks and Josh Onomah are set to feature after being named in the matchday squad, while captain Younes Kaboul could return at the heart of the visitors' defence after a spell on the bench.

Emmanuel Adebayor will not feature for Spurs after returning home to Togo

One man who will not be available is striker Emmanuel Adebayor after the club gave him permission to return home to Togo.

In a brief statement on their website, the club said: "We can confirm that Emmanuel Adebayor has been given permission to return home for personal reasons. This is a private matter and so we will not be providing any further comment."

However, Spurs will be boosted by the news former Chelsea striker Demba Ba will be missing for the hosts.

Demba Ba scores a late penalty in the 1-1 draw against Tottenham

The 29-year-old scored a late penalty in the 1-1 draw at White Hart Lane but with Besiktas, who are also missing Mustafa Pektemek and Atiba Hutchinson, already through to the next round, Ba will not be risked by boss Slaven Bilic.

"We've got good form, we have got good results," former West Ham and Everton defender Bilic said.

"We have before us a great team and a tough test awaits. There are a number of our players that are missing and we have to be careful about injuries and fatigue.”