Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor will reportedly return from a hamstring injury against Aston Villa this weekend.

The Togolese frontman is believed to be nearing a return to fitness after beginning full training with the first-team squad this week, according to the London Evening Standard.

Despite the injury boost, reports have claimed that Spurs medics do not want to risk the striker in tomorrow's Europa League match against Panathinaikos.

Adebayor made a permanent move to White Hart Lane from Manchester City this summer for a reported £5m following a successful loan stint last season.