Six players could miss Tottenham vs Crystal Palace as Ange Postecoglou confirms huge injury boost

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Ange Postecoglou has received a timely injury boost with the possibility that Son Heung-min could feature against Crystal Palace this afternoon (2.15pm).

Spurs head into the match in high spirits, having secured a 5-1 aggregate victory over Bodo/Glimt to reach the Europa League final, where they'll face Manchester United on May 21.

Meanwhile, Palace are also set to compete in the FA Cup final, taking on Manchester City at Wembley next Saturday.

With major finals approaching, both Postecoglou and Oliver Glasner face the dilemma of whether to rest key players or put them into action.

However, with Son potentially returning from injury, Postecoglou may focus on building his conditioning and sharpness ahead of the final in Bilbao.

"Everyone got through Thursday OK and we're half hopeful that we can get Sonny some minutes tomorrow," the Spurs boss confirmed on Friday.

"He'll be the only one who can really come back in."

Elsewhere, James Maddison , Lucas Bergvall and Radu Dragusin remain the long-term injuries and will miss the last games of the season.

Maddison sustained a knee injury during the first leg against Bodo/Glimt, while Bergvall tweaked his ligaments in his ankle.

Dragusin is recovering from an ACL injury sustained in February. After undergoing surgery, he is now working his way back to full fitness.

Glasner, on the other hand, will be without Adam Wharton, Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad.

"Unfortunately, he’s not available," the Palace boss said of Wharton.

"If everything goes right, he'll be reintegrated in full training on Wednesday when we start preparing for the [FA Cup] final - 90 per cent he can play.

"Sunday is too early. The pain is too much for this game. His [ankle] ligament is a little bit damaged."

Doucoure is recovering from a knee injury following surgery, while Riad, who ruptured his ACL in January, continues to be a long-term absentee.