Hugo Lloris could be fit for Tottenham clash with Manchester United after wrist injury

The France international was viewed as a serious doubt after returning to pre-season with a fractured wrist

But it is understood Lloris has stepped up his training schedule and is now taking part in vigorous contact work in preparation for the new season.

Spurs' medical team are still taking a cautious approach with regards to the keeper's wrist, though they are happy with his recovery from the injury.

Tottenham travel to Manchester United for Premier League opener

Hugo Lloris has resumed contact training after injury in pre-season

Fractured wrist had left the France No 1 as a doubt for the clash

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Hugo Lloris has a chance to be fit for Tottenham's season-opener against Manchester United

Hugo Lloris has a chance to be fit for Tottenham's season-opener against Manchester United on Saturday after resuming contact training.

The France international was viewed as a serious doubt for the weekend after returning to pre-season training with a fractured wrist.

The injury has prevented the goalkeeper from taking part in full contact training since returning from his summer break, though he has been able to maintain his fitness.

Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino will make a late decision on Lloris' availability for the clash

Manager Mauricio Pochettino will make a late decision on Lloris' availability for the clash against Manchester United, and wants to give the former Lyon man every chance to prove his fitness.

If he isn't fit for the clash against Louis van Gaal's side then Spurs hope he'll be available for the game against Stoke a week later.