Tottenham Hotspur assistant coach Joe Jordan has hinted that manager Harry Redknapp could return to the dugout for Monday's match against Aston Villa.

Redknapp had been told by doctors to rest after he recently underwent minor heart surgery.

However, Jordan has revealed that there is an outside chance the 64-year-old could manage the team at White Hart Lane.

"There's a possibility Harry will be back for the Villa game. He's very keen and optimistic of that happening," said the Scot.

"Hopefully he'll be back soon. It will depend on his conversation with the medical people who are giving him advice."

Spurs go into the match fifth in the Premier League table, while Villa currently occupy eighth place.