10 reasons why Tottenham Hotspur are Champions League contenders this season

#3 No new injuries

Harry Kane feeling a knock during an FA Cup tie against Millwall last season

Whilst Spurs' squad has had many a setback so far this season, they go into their tie with Juventus with a relatively clean bill of health. The most notable absence in the last few months was centre-back, Toby Alderweireld, who had been out since the team's 3-1 win against Real Madrid on November 1st but his comeback and clean sheet in a full 90 minutes against Newport suggests he is ready to get back into regular first-team action pretty soon.

Alderweireld's long passing and defensive work were a big plus when he was in the side and this gives Spurs their first choice back three of Alderweireld, Vertonghen and Davinson Sanchez, freeing up Eric Dier to be used elsewhere. This also offers rotation option when Spurs play a back four.

Erik Lamela's 13-month hiatus with a hip injury was also a notable loss and his recent inclusion has been a big boost in the creative department giving a winger option to an otherwise pretty central attacking midfield. Another key man coming back recently is Victor Wanyama.

The Kenyan has been reintegrated back into the squad since mid-January and announced that he was back to his best with a stunning volley against Liverpool last Sunday.

Other notable injury comebacks include Harry Winks from an ankle problem and Serge Aurier with a calf issue. With little in the way of injuries as it stands, Tottenham will be able to put their best XI out especially when it comes to European games.

#4 Harry Kane

Kane celebrating after scoring Tottenham's late equaliser against Liverpool at Anfield

It would be difficult to write an article on Tottenham's chances without mentioning the goal-scoring machine that is Harry Kane. The Tottenham academy graduate has been on a hot run of goalscoring form since he got into the side under Tim Sherwood.

He has gone from strength to strength in the last couple of years claiming the Golden Boot in the last two seasons and is set to probably achieve this milestone again provided he can stay ahead of Mohamed Salah.

The 24-year old forward grabbed 6 goals during the group stage including an impressive hat-trick away in Cyprus against APOEL, which shows he's no stranger to a European goal too. Kane is certainly among the world's best strikers at this moment in time and will be crucial if Spurs are going to go all the way.